Solomon Ibn Gabirol A Jew raised in Muslim Spain 11th century Known to Jews as a literary artist a…
Tag: Theology
Spiritual Leadership
We are all spiritual leaders in our daily lives. When we embody the gifts we have received through our religious traditions,…
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.…
God Is Not Eternal
This Shabbat, all around the world, Jews will sing the medieval hymn Adon Olam. Because we usually sing it at…
Game of Thrones Theodicy
You’re excited for the Game of Thrones, Season 5 finale. So am I. You’re feeding your excitement by reading recaps,…
What is belief?
It’s summer! Time to explore the neighbourhood. To be daring! To try new things! In that spirit, I attended the…
Spiritual Ecology for Tu BeShevat
Tu BeShevat, 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat. In Talmudic tales, tax day for orchard owners. In Kabbalistic…
Spiritual Imagination
I used to imagine that my late mother was “religious, but not spiritual.” She loved going to synagogue, hosting holiday…
What I Believe
Here’s a new Facebook challenge. List ten core principles of your spiritual life. Or your personal theology. Or your lived…