Netzach: eternity. Malchut or Shechinah: close divine spiritual presence. I think about the afterlife sometimes. As in life after death.…
Category: Dreams
Repetition: Omer 20

Yesod. Foundation. Tiferet. Beauty. Yesod she’b’Tiferet. Foundation of Beauty. What’s the foundation of a beautiful soul? Repetition. Not the kind…
Attachment: Omer 18

Netzach: Enduring, Lasting. Tiferet: Beauty. Netzach she’b’Tiferet: Lasting beauty. Wanting beautiful things to last forever. Isn’t that a kind of…
Numinous Beauty: Omer 17

Tiferet: Beauty. Tiferet she’b’Tiferet: Beauty within beauty. The ultimate. The heart of the tree of sefirot. Some say the vibe…
Infinity: God in My Soul

Infinity: A perfect topic for my interview on this innovative podcast. It’s called PTR: Philosophy, Theology, and Religious studies. Or,…
New Citizen of Canada: Time for a Life Review

This week I became a citizen of Canada. But the journey began sixteen years ago. With a Sunday morning dream.…
Prophecy in Politics: How do we know it's true?

Prophecy. It’s equal parts spirit and politics. Predictions of doom and calls to action. Today’s public sphere is filled with prophecy. But…
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…
No Finish Line

On Sunday morning, I dream. A package is delivered. My housemates and I unwrap it carefully. Inside is a tightly…