Anonymous was upset with me. No, not the hacktivist collective. But an anonymous individual. Not someone afraid I would harm them…
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…
Shema: A Breathing Meditation
Shema. Listen. Listen to your body as it breathes. So I did one day. More carefully than usual. First, I…
Lamentations: A Survivor Speaks
Here is a very short introduction to the biblical book of Lamentations. Who educates us about disgrace and degradation, suffering…
Journeys: Where is Your Spirit Headed?
Journeys. Narrative, interpretive, and spiritual. That’s the theme of this week’s Torah reading. In Biblical Hebrew, the word for journeys…
Eye of the Animal: Kallah Class Poem
Want a ride to the other side of your vision of me so you can see who I really am?…
Justice: Where the Torah's moral arc bends
The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. So said Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King.…