Day 2: Gevurah she’b’Chesed, Boundaries Within Love What do you think? How can setting boundaries make it easier to be…
Year: 2023
Q: Omer 1, Kindness/Love
Day 1: Chesed she’b’Chesed, Kindness Within Love What do you think? What do you make of the idea that kindness…
Miriam's Well At Twilight
Miriam’s well. Maybe you know the legend. Wherever Miriam, the sister of Moses went, a miraculous well appeared. This story…
You Don't Want a King
You don’t want a king. At least, the Tanakh doesn’t want you to want a king. This week’s Torah/haftorah pairing…
Scam: Why I Fell For It
I was the victim of a scam. Yes, I take full responsibility. Because I did my due diligence. And then…
Mouth of the Donkey
Mouth of the Donkey. Vancouver’s Jewish Book Festival invited me to introduce it with a 5-minute “literary quickie.” So, here’s…
On Being a Woman Rabbi
A few words about my life as a woman rabbi. Specifically prepared for a multi-faith event called “Women in Spiritual…
Faith in BC: It's Multi
Fluid Faith in British Columbia In British Columbia, faith is increasingly fluid. People learn from one another, and they appreciate…
Ashrei: A Mantra of Blessing
Ashrei: a sermon delivered for VST Sunday at Lynn Valley United Church. Scripture reading was Matthew 5:1-12, from The Message…