War. Just stop it. Failing leaders particularly love war. Especially when they’ve torn a country apart. Because war—at first—unites a…
Year: 2023
Crisis in Gaza and Israel: Interfaith Amigos Discussion
People have asked if the Interfaith Amigos—Imam Jamal Rahman, Rabbi Laura Duhan-Kaplan, and Pastor Don Mackenzie—have words of wisdom to…
Hanukah Highlights
Happy Hanukah! Chanukah! Hanukkah! What would you like to reflect on this Hanukah? Kabbalah? Menorah? Antisemitism? Violence? Feminism? Sustainability? Elephants?…
Maoz Tzur: Prayer to End Antisemitism
Maoz Tzur. Your favourite Chanukah song—or not. But likely the one you know best. What do the lyrics to Maoz…
Cosmic Eco Consciousness
Consciousness, the cosmic kind. A vision of the unity of all creation. That might be one spark of spiritual ecology.…
Bodies (Netflix): A Hopeful Story
Bodies. A new Netflix series. If you’re looking for a distraction, or an infusion of hope, I recommend you watch.…
War: It's not like Abram's Battle
War rages. And Abram rescues the captives (Gen 14). It’s an inspiring story. And we need inspiration. But it’s also…
Rainbow Treaty: A Peace Map
Rainbow: the sign of a peace treaty. At least, that’s how the Torah wants you to understand it. As a…
Complexity: Acknowledge it
Complexity. What are your strategies for holding it? Especially when grief, rage, and helplessness push your thoughts in every direction?…