Sky says: “The sky tells a story about the glory of God; the expanse tells of God’s handiwork” (Psalm 19:2,…
Eagle Feather: I Carried You Back
Eagle story. It’s not quite a story of sin and redemption. But it is a story of crime and reconciliation—a…
Free on-line course: Perek Shira, Song of the Land
Please join me—and my co-teachers—for a free on-line course this June. We’ll explore ecological wisdom from three perspectives: ancient Jewish,…
Grief Redeemed: Jacob and Joseph and Me
My brother Freddy holding infant me. He died 7 weeks later. There are two verses in Torah, in Parshat Vayigash…
Maoz Tzur: Hidden Story of the Hymn
Maoz Tzur. Your favourite Hanukah song—or not. But likely the one you know best. But do you know the full…
Hanukkah: Allure of a War Story
Hanukkah is here! It’s time to tell stories about armed resistance against oppression. Children will read about the five brave…
Hanukah: Not by Might but by Spirit
This Hanukah, I’ll be sharing one favourite teaching per day. Here’s Day 1: Hanukkiah. The eight-branched menorah we light at…
Canada's Jews: Diverse Views on Israel
Canada’s Jews: what are our attitudes towards Israel? A new study was released in December 2024. A new study of…
Ishmael and Isaac: Brothers and Friends
Be’er Lahai Ro’i (custom AI image) Ishmael and Isaac. One verse captures their relationship. It’s the last verse in Parshat…