Dugong, dugong, it’s the cow of the sea… Dugong, dugong, also known as the manatee It doesn’t have wings –…
Category: Wisdom
Rabbis, for Heaven's Sake
The question: At the Rabbis Without Borders meeting, we asked: What is a machloket l’shem shamayim – a dispute for the…
Symbolic Re-call
Sometimes you get a call to re-commit to a spiritual passion. Sometimes the religion of your parents surprises you with…
Is Laundry Holy: A Talmudic "Reflection"
Friends, don’t you ever wonder why the Israelites were told to do laundry before receiving the Ten Commandments? Or why a…
Finding God & Dog
Sunday’s bnei mitzvah class began with me receiving an education. I had seen “Angry Birds” but never played. Who knew…
Not for Sale
Yesterday’s Vancouver Sun newspaper was not delivered. A fire at the press sent five people to the hospital, and delayed the paper…
Belief
What does it mean to “believe” in God? or in an afterlife? Is it like agreeing with a statement? Where…
Learning Compassion
The Buddha’s insecure students sometimes asked him if his enlightenment was truly the result of years of inner work. After…
Qur'anic Inspiration
While in Israel, I had the opportunity to visit the Kotel three times. On one visit, the plaza was nearly…