How shall we think about Akedat Yitzchak — the “Binding of Isaac” — the story of Abraham’s readiness to offer…
Compassion is God's Revenge
The Ba’al Shem Tov taught: Compassion is God’s revenge. Is this not a beautiful teaching for the Jewish New Year?…
Revelation on the Railroad
Kabbalah’s key teachings encourage us to know God through creation. God is One, without limit and without end. So limitless…
How to Be Intuitive
At the Ranger Station in Glacier, WA, a slice of Douglas fir sits on a throne. Near it, an interpretive…
Pilgrimage to Forgiveness
My husband and I are on a pilgrimage to Mt. Baker. Yes, a pilgrimage. There’s nothing else to call it.…
Creation vs. Evolution: Thousand Year-old Debate
Okay, religious people, and atheists, too. You’re familiar with the debate, creation vs. evolution. Creationists say: God created our world.…
Spirit of the Donkey
In honour of the story of Balaam and his donkey, told in Parshat Balak, enjoy this short CBC radio “donkumentary”…
God Is Not Eternal
This Shabbat, all around the world, Jews will sing the medieval hymn Adon Olam. Because we usually sing it at…
Don't Expect a Perfect Rabbi
Rabbinic scandals, anyone? Voyeurism, clannishness, sexual harassment, court battles over defamation. We’re shocked – not just because we expect better.…