What do Moses, Jesus, Paul and possibly you have in common? Mystical experience? A struggle for the right words? A…
To Infinity and Beyond
Solomon Ibn Gabirol A Jew raised in Muslim Spain 11th century Known to Jews as a literary artist a…
A Divine Hug
“People from the United Church of Canada like to hug,” said my friend B. I filed this random fact away…
Deep Ecumenism
Interfaith dialogue is in fashion – because it is so urgent! As we approach it, how shall we understand what…
Spiritual Leadership
We are all spiritual leaders in our daily lives. When we embody the gifts we have received through our religious traditions,…
What's Your Question?
What question will guide your New Year’s resolutions this year? What will be the focus of your self-improvement plan? Maybe…
A Christmas Midrash
Christmas season is in full swing. Decorations are everywhere. Sometimes people ask if their ubiquity bothers my Jewish sensibilities. Not at…
Kabbalah by the Numbers
On the fourth day of Hanukkah, I accompanied a prison chaplain as she offered holiday programs at two medium-security institutions. Numbers matter…
Should we pray for peace?
For a time, the Talmudic hero Rabbi Meir was targeted by local thugs. He prayed for them to die. His wife…