I am burning up, burning up and burning out. Again. Divine energy. Yes, it’s directed. Yes, it’s contained. But there…
Category: God
Omer Crow
29th Avenue, between Main and James: Wooden privacy fences mark off small green yards, their landscapes exploding with sweet spring…
Rabbi Without Borders: Who, Me?
At the final meeting of our Rabbis Without Borders group, our teachers asked, “What is a Rabbi Without Borders?” I…
Idol Worship
Satisfaction. Distraction. I’ve been yearning for it. Perhaps a new dress, a scarf, a pair of shoes could brighten me…
Open Soul Surgery
Open-heart surgery is eXtreme medicine. It’s like extreme sports except you aren’t fit when you start. And you don’t soar…
Symbolic Re-call
Sometimes you get a call to re-commit to a spiritual passion. Sometimes the religion of your parents surprises you with…
Finding God & Dog
Sunday’s bnei mitzvah class began with me receiving an education. I had seen “Angry Birds” but never played. Who knew…
Belief
What does it mean to “believe” in God? or in an afterlife? Is it like agreeing with a statement? Where…
Learning Compassion
The Buddha’s insecure students sometimes asked him if his enlightenment was truly the result of years of inner work. After…