The prophet Isaiah speaks of a peaceable kingdom. But can life be peaceful? A Mother Grieves The day of my birth…
Passover: A Workaholic's Holiday
Holiday cooking for 50 guests. That’s how my Passover began. Of course. How else does a workaholic celebrate her holiday?…
Reconciliation: Elijah's Message for Canada
Reconciliation takes many forms. Today, I’m thinking about David. He came to our synagogue occasionally, on Shabbat. He was quiet and a…
Offering Worship: Did Moses Make It All Up?
Offering as a form of worship. Take a look at Leviticus. God offers some weird instructions for worship! Like a precise…
Cat: Learning to Speak the Language
Cat language. Slowly, I am learning it. How a Cat Asks for Help Today, it happened again. As I was…
Violence in Esther: Realistic or Extravagant?
Violence in Esther. It’s easy to miss. The Book of Esther is such a feel-good story! Such a great political thriller! …
Locusts and Grasshoppers: Biblical Power Animals
Locusts. Grasshoppers. Bees. Wasps. Biblical insects, all. Why pay attention to locusts and grasshoppers? Animal characters in Hebrew Bible are…
Chant: Multi-faith Spiritual Exploration
Chant. A weekend of multi-faith learning at the Bethlehem Centre. Forty-two enchanted hours of spiritual elevation. Five leadership teams, each…
Jewish Time: Cyclical, Linear, or Open-Ended?
What is Jewish time? No, I’m not looking for the practical answer. You know — the funny cultural norm. Where…