You know the stories. Elijah crouches on the street corner, begging. She bangs on your door at midnight, fleeing an…
Antisemitism. Why some Christians don't repudiate it. And why many Christians do!
Can a Jewish blogger avoid writing about antisemitism this week? No, she cannot. She has written about it before. About…
Highlights of Torah in 150 words or less? Let Devarim inspire you
Loving the book of Devarim (Deuteronomy) has been a struggle for me. The grammar is weird. Some verbs have unwieldy…
Does the Ana Bekoach prayer reveal the secret 42-letter name of God?
The secret 42-letter name of God is hidden in plain sight. Clues are everywhere. Pay attention. Even to Google ads.…
Eicha? How do you approach the Book of Lamentations?
Each year on Tisha B’Av, practicing Jews reflect on Eicha, the book of Lamentations. What is the book of Lamentations? Lamentations is a…
Kabbalah: Hidden in plain sight behind prison walls
I’m so tired of being a teacher. Of philosophy, bible, kabbalah. I’m too intellectual, impractical, elitist. A weak vessel for activism. So,…
The Entire Torah is Just a Manifesto for Women's Rights. Torah Portion Mattot-Masei tells us so!
Oh boy! Oh girl! Look at the opening sentences of Parshat Mattot-Masei (Numbers 30:2-36:13). Women can vow to work at…
Praise to the Living God! What kind of Jewish prayer is Yigdal Elohim Chai?
Yigdal Elohim Chai (Praise to the Living God) has a special role in Jewish prayer. It’s one of a very few…
Patriarchy in the Torah? It's Complicated! Just look at Torah portion Pinchas!
Torah showcases the patriarchy. Of course! It reflects the patriarchal society in which it was written. Reflects. You gotta love that mirror…