At the beginning of our first class meeting we were all a bit nervous…could we have a good class with…
Since Before Creation
You were before creation You have been since creation You are in this world And You will be in the…
Noah's Ark
Recently a new small animal came under my care. He is a very friendly, curious little newt, with a bright…
God's True Name
Sometimes people ask me, why, in Judaism, is there a reluctance to pronounce God’s true name out loud? Historical answers…
Into the Dark
In the dark night of the forest, in a small clearing illuminated by a fire ring, we sat with our…
Breathing into Consciousness
How does one explain that we live at multiple levels of consciousness? That our bodies, hearts and minds are each…
Which God?
I am in New York City, again, where my mother lives. Someone makes a joke about retirement. “Life begins after…
Loss of Youth
Is Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 80 teens at a Labour Party summer camp on an island, insane? My answer…
Dare to Pray
For a few days now, I’ve watched a tiny spider flash across my windshield. No insects live in my car,…