Ritual of the red heifer (Numbers 19:1-22). A biblical response to grief. But what does it mean? Many of us…
Category: Animals
Eye of the Animal: Kallah Class Poem
Want a ride to the other side of your vision of me so you can see who I really am?…
Crows Are Nesting in our Backyard
Crows are Nesting in Our Backyard (May 6) Crows are nesting in our backyard! Three paces from the deck. You…
Creation: Earth Day Interdependence
To appreciate creation, we should appreciate creatures. (NOTE: Podcast version of the words below is available at the bottom of…
Cat: Learning to Speak the Language
Cat language. Slowly, I am learning it. How a Cat Asks for Help Today, it happened again. As I was…
Locusts and Grasshoppers: Biblical Power Animals
Locusts. Grasshoppers. Bees. Wasps. Biblical insects, all. Why pay attention to locusts and grasshoppers? Animal characters in Hebrew Bible are…
Psalm 148: Nature's Rap
Psalm 148: what a beautiful vision of creation! Spiritual beings sing God’s praise. Sun, moon, and clouds sing. So do…
Symbol of God or ordinary kitten? On spiritual dreams
Symbols symbolize — says Rabbi Lawrence Hoffman. Objects, ideas, and rituals are meaningful. No one can say exactly what they…
Magical Realism in the Bible: How can you take it literally?
The biblical book of Numbers is filled with magical realism. Quail appear when the people want meat. Snakes slither into…