Barbie alert! I liked the movie. But I did not like the ending. Because it is too much like life.…
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Omer 49: Spiritual Freedom
Day 49: Shechinah she’b’Shechinah, Presence Within Presence Today’s post ought to be the Omer season’s grand finale. After all, the…
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…
God, a Nursing Mother
A Kabbalistic Metaphor How is God like a nursing mother? Isaac of Akko, a 13th century Kabbalist, writes: Taste and…
Jewish Identity: One Debate
Most modern Jewish communities honour two paths to Jewish identity. You are a Jew if you (1) are born to…
Shechinah: Goal of the Omer
Are you a fan of Shechinah, the ideal mother and close divine presence? Do you count—or want to count—the Omer?…
God is a Woman: Omer 42
Malchut. Also known as Shechinah, God’s Maternal Presence. Yesod. Foundation. Malchut she’b’Yesod: Mother God at the foundation of the world.…
Deborah: Bee Peaceful
Deborah: biblical judge, prophet, warrior, singer, peacemaker. Here are three perspectives on her story: feminist, zoological, and Kabbalistic. Deborah, The…
Wisdom of Green Hair
Words of wisdom, from my late friend Gwen. “You have green hair.” Of course, I’ll explain. Gwen was part of…