Does Torah’s narrator dislike Lot of Sodom, nephew of Abraham? Or does she feel sorry for him? Does she think…
Spiritual Practice for the Spiritual-But-Not-Religious Seeker
Spiritual practice is the art of getting to know your spirit. Spirit can include your emotions, character, moods and attitudes. Your…
Rape Culture in the Bible: Are we still living in Sodom?
Rape. Sexual assault. Sexual harassment. MeToo. Tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, millions of women are saying it. I’ve said…
Sacred Text: Do the first few lines tell the whole story?
A sacred text begins carefully. Powerfully. Precisely. As it should — because the opening lines introduce a spiritual tradition. Just…
Sukkot: Our prophets recommend interfaith outreach
Sukkot is a great time for interfaith outreach. Twelve students are taking my graduate course on “Ritual and Sacred Ceremony”…
Teshuvah: Can it Change the Timeline of Your Past?
Can teshuvah – repentance, renewal, and return to God – change the past? In Parshat Haazinu (Deut. 32:1-32:52) Moses speaks to…
A Rosh Hashanah Ritual Riddle: How are dessert and liturgy alike?
Your Rosh Hashanah ritual riddle: how are sweet fruit crumble and the liturgy of Unetaneh Tokef alike? I’m asking for…
Political narrative keeping you prisoner? Time for a new Exodus!
Judaism has a “master story” that shapes our political narrative. It is, of course, the Exodus. One famous version goes like…
Rebellious Child: Torah's Tips for Facing Challenge
Stoning of the rebellious child. Holy One of Blessing! Help us understand why this text is in your Torah. You created…