Sexual assault. It’s hard, sometimes, to prove it happened. Emotions run high. Memory highlights some details, and, thus, leaves out…
Category: Political
Nefilim: Privilege, Power and Patriarchy in Genesis
Nefilim. Literally “fallen ones.” One of Torah’s great mysteries. Who are they? If we read Torah with attention to detail,…
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…
Zechariah: Parable of the Useless Shepherds
Zechariah, chapter 11. As relevant today as it was 2500 years ago. Imagine yourself meeting Zechariah in ancient Judea. Or just imagine…
Lamentations: A Survivor Speaks
Here is a very short introduction to the biblical book of Lamentations. Who educates us about disgrace and degradation, suffering…
Justice: Where the Torah's moral arc bends
The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. So said Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King.…
Balaam: Don't Defame Your Enemies
Don’t defame your enemies. That’s today’s lesson from the Biblical prophet Balaam. In 1200 BCE, mass media works like this:…
Death: Spiritual Journey, Communal Reality
Death. A key theme of Parshat Chukat, this week’s Torah reading (Numbers 19:1-22:1). Moses shares rituals for letting go of…
Zechariah's Real Apocalyptic Views
Zechariah. Well-known in Jewish circles as a prophet of hope. “On that day, God will be One and God’s name…