Holy One of Blessing, Great One of the Universe. When I look at my country and see the violence, the hate, the confusion, the thousand factions, each…
Category: Philosophy
To Infinity and Beyond
Solomon Ibn Gabirol A Jew raised in Muslim Spain 11th century Known to Jews as a literary artist a…
A Christmas Midrash
Christmas season is in full swing. Decorations are everywhere. Sometimes people ask if their ubiquity bothers my Jewish sensibilities. Not at…
Inner Dark, Inner Light
Hanukkah: a time to enjoy family, friends, songs, rich foods, parties, gifts, and games. To share story and history, to be both…
Ecclesiastes: What's It All About?
Ecclesiastes. A Latin word meaning: a book you might find in church. A mysterious book of the Bible, called in…
How to Be Intuitive
At the Ranger Station in Glacier, WA, a slice of Douglas fir sits on a throne. Near it, an interpretive…
Pilgrimage to Forgiveness
My husband and I are on a pilgrimage to Mt. Baker. Yes, a pilgrimage. There’s nothing else to call it.…
Creation vs. Evolution: Thousand Year-old Debate
Okay, religious people, and atheists, too. You’re familiar with the debate, creation vs. evolution. Creationists say: God created our world.…
God Is Not Eternal
This Shabbat, all around the world, Jews will sing the medieval hymn Adon Olam. Because we usually sing it at…