Christian nationalism is on the move—even here in British Columbia, Canada. It’s Rosh Hashanah afternoon. Tashlich time. I’m in a…
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Home of Your Soul
Last week, I got an urgent text from one of our offspring. The text said: I’m spiraling a bit about…
Dayenu: Radical Gratitude
Dayenu —enough! It’s an expression of radical gratitude. And a good foundation for the work of teshuvah—repentance, repair, return. I…
Who Shall I Be This New Year?
Here is a New Year teaching for Rosh Hashanah from Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira of Piaseczna. With a brief commentary,…
Spiritual Key: Joy or Lament
A spiritual key. What do I mean? A key is a kind of musical mood. It brings forward a tune…
Forgiveness is a Mystery
A Story of Forgiveness I had a longtime rupture with a family member. I don’t need to give you the…
If this is gonna be real, better get the heart prepared
Join us for an online Selichot-themed workshop to prepare for the High Holidays. Explore best practices, approaches and innovative pathways…
Not Today, Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is coming! Soon! And I am not looking forward to it. Let me clarify that. Of course I…
Eternal Judgment: Omer 23
Gevurah. Judgment. Netzach. Eternity. Gevurah she’b’Netzach. Judgment in eternity. Trigger warning: stressful day, serious post. Maybe you’ve heard of hell.…