No early morning peace in our neighborhood! Instead, there’s intense bird drama. A neighbor got some chickens. So—at dawn, of…
Tag: Torah
Mouth of the Donkey Book Trailer
Are you surprised that Balaam’s donkey sees an angel?Don’t be! Says Rashi, the great medieval commentator. Because spiritual beings do exist.But…
Grasshopper Irony
Great ironic grasshopper story in this week’s Torah reading! And with a choice of moral lessons, too! Here’s how it…
God is a Woman: Omer 42
Malchut. Also known as Shechinah, God’s Maternal Presence. Yesod. Foundation. Malchut she’b’Yesod: Mother God at the foundation of the world.…
Women Teach Men
Biblical men learn from Biblical women. Here are two examples of women solving problems, personal or political, where the men…
(Don)key to Redemption
The Biblical donkey is here, to talk about redemption. Especially about our role in it. So, let’s hear what the…
Justice Without Prison
Justice? Yes! Prison? No! That’s one message in the Torah. It’s found in Parshat Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18). The word mishpatim…
Jacob and Joseph: What Does It Take to Heal?
Jacob and Joseph. Biblical heroes, father and son. Two generations in a single story of hurt and healing. A father…
Twitter and Torah: Reading Parshat Ekev
Summer is winding down. Mine was productive and wonderful. Except for three weeks I spent on the couch hosting a…