“People from the United Church of Canada like to hug,” said my friend B. I filed this random fact away…
Category: God
Deep Ecumenism
Interfaith dialogue is in fashion – because it is so urgent! As we approach it, how shall we understand what…
Thanksgiving Peace, Jacob Style
Sim shalom! Grant peace! These words begin the final section of the Amidah, standing silent meditation, in the daily Jewish…
Questioning Abraham, God, and Ourselves
How shall we think about Akedat Yitzchak — the “Binding of Isaac” — the story of Abraham’s readiness to offer…
Pilgrimage to Forgiveness
My husband and I are on a pilgrimage to Mt. Baker. Yes, a pilgrimage. There’s nothing else to call it.…
Game of Thrones Theodicy
You’re excited for the Game of Thrones, Season 5 finale. So am I. You’re feeding your excitement by reading recaps,…
Quantitative or Qualitative?
Rabbi Elazar said, “Whoever counts the people of Israel transgresses a negative commandment, for it is stated by the prophet…
Malchut: Levinas on Response-ability
Malchut. Literally: kingdom, reign, royalty. Kabbalistically: seat of God’s throne where heaven and earth meet, cosmic cervix that births the…
Yesod: Cohen on Peace
Sixth week of the Omer count: An opportunity to reflect on Yesod: Foundation In today’s “postmodern” intellectual climate, philosophers like…