Ritual helps us remember our story—at Passover and during a pandemic. You might think some stories stand on their own.…
Category: Torah
How to Speak God's Name
The Tanakh, the Hebrew Bible, is a weird and wacky work of literature. It’s a bit like a kaleidoscope. You…
Eagle: Divine Mother
Eagle season in British Columbia begins soon! So, now might be a good time to think about Biblical eagles. Moses—or…
This Donkey is No Bystander
Bystander or upstander? Which word best describes the donkey who guides Abraham? You may know the Biblical story of the…
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…