Judaism is in fashion in the U.S. — and in Canada, too. Non-Jews are happy to join Jewish families. Christian…
Category: Wisdom
Archetype of Wisdom
Literally, the word archetype means “primal patterns.” And, as psychologist C.G. Jung sees it, these patterns are common to the…
Genesis: An Archetypal Journey
In last night’s dream, I met myself — lots of different versions of myself. An elderly woman, accompanied by her…
Thanksgivukkah: The True History
Thanksgivvukah, the rare convergence of American Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, has been a mechayeh — a revitalization. Maybe even a re-dedication, which…
Found: New Prayers
In this week’s Exploring Judaism class at Or Shalom Synagogue, we discussed “prayer.” Student questions drove our discussion. What are we hoping…
God's Grace on the Journey
Torah presents the Exodus from Egypt (aka mitzrayim or narrow waters) as a historical event. For future generations, the event…
Olympic Purim
Purim falls on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar. About Adar, we say, “When Adar arrives, our…
Mystical Fruit: Tu BeShevat
Enter the world of Pri Etz Hadar, the first published Kabbalistic Tu BeShevat Seder (c. 17th century). We learn that…