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”…
Self-Correcting Cities
What makes Sodom such a sinful city? Torah tells us that the people would gather into a mob to abuse…
Gates of Tears
From the day that the Temple was destroyed, the heavenly gates of prayer were locked. . . nevertheless, the gates of tears…
Ambiguous Kiss
The Ambiguous Kiss (2009/5770) Brothers Jacob and Esau parted in conflict. Then, after years of separation, they met again. Torah…