Bystander or upstander? Which word best describes the donkey who guides Abraham? You may know the Biblical story of the…
Category: Torah
Snake: Confused Creation
The snake in the Garden of Eden. It’s not a bad creature. Instead, it’s well meaning. But it’s just a…
What is Midrash?
What is midrash? Simply, it means “interpretation.” But it’s not just any old interpretation. Specifically, midrash is Biblical interpretation in…
Parents: Love & Judgment
Parents. Mine are long gone, but I still hear their voices. A mix of encouragement and—shall we say—correction. At Rosh…
Universalism: Walk As One?
Universalism. It’s a philosophy of religious pluralism. “All religious traditions honour the same divine Spirit. We just approach God differently.”…
Covenant of Peace (Not)
No early morning peace in our neighborhood! Instead, there’s intense bird drama. A neighbor got some chickens. So—at dawn, of…
Lion & Lamb, Vision of Peace
Video of “Isaiah’s Lion and Lamb: Animal Inspiration for Justice and Hope” Animal friendship stories help us believe that we…
Mouth of the Donkey Book Trailer
Are you surprised that Balaam’s donkey sees an angel?Don’t be! Says Rashi, the great medieval commentator. Because spiritual beings do exist.But…
Grasshopper Irony
Great ironic grasshopper story in this week’s Torah reading! And with a choice of moral lessons, too! Here’s how it…