The book of Job. It’s in the Bible, but few of us read it. Because it has no official place…
Category: Torah
Sarai in Egypt: Fight Like a Girl
Sarai, the fighter. Unsafe in Egypt (Gen. 12:10-20). So what does she do? She “fights like a girl.” I remember that…
Sexual Assault: What Happens in Noah's Tent?
Sexual assault. It’s hard, sometimes, to prove it happened. Emotions run high. Memory highlights some details, and, thus, leaves out…
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,…
Moses: In Death, He's Larger than Life
Moses dies. People grieve. Writers praise. That’s how the Torah ends. “No other prophet arose in Israel, as great as…
Hannah's Child: Spirituality for a New Generation
The Biblical character Hannah abandons her son. This should shock us. Hannah does not take mothering for granted. Instead, she…
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…