One day in the course of my recent work, I sat with four different people: one trying to rescue a…
Gateway to Kabbalah
The Hebrew word for Sophia is chochma. In the tradition of Kabbalah, the word chochma describes the very first glimmer…
Layers of Consciousness
My husband Charles is studying the history of Sophia Street. He has read books, viewed maps, scanned photographic archives, and…
Spirit of the Bear
As late as 1910, Sophia Street was home to black bears. Today, we share the street with fellow mammals coyote,…
Welcome to Sophia Street
Sophia means “Wisdom.” And I live on Sophia Street. Sophia Street in Vancouver, Canada, was built in 1885 by developer…
What Kind of Courage?
Judah approached, and said, “Oh my lord, let your servant, I beg you, speak a word in my lord’s ears,…
Waiting for her Daughter
People have asked me how I write a dvar Torah. In my own practice, I have several different processes for…
A Shepherd's Care
In Parshat Vayetze, we learn about the young adult lives of our ancestors Jacob, Rachel, and Leah. They are immersed in a shepherding…
Birthright Soup (Recipe)
Why did Esau sell his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of red lentils? Prepare this recipe for “Birthright Soup”…