In Parshat Vayetze, we learn about the young adult lives of our ancestors Jacob, Rachel, and Leah. They are immersed in a shepherding…
Category: Wisdom
The Power of a Rachel
Our biblical ancestor Rachel reminds us to “Never underestimate the power of a woman.” Canadian activist Nellie McClung said that…
Dreams, Symbols, Hints of God
It’s Shabbat Chanukah. The parasha is Miketz, in which we learn more about Yosef’s skill in dream interpretation. The haftorah…
Locust: Mutations of Consciousness
I would like to talk about insects. And I would like to move freely between the levels of peshat – simple narrative…
Forty-two Stations
Masei – Travels. Forty-two stops on the route from the narrow place to the promised land. Forty-two letters in the…