Let There Be Light
Once upon a time God began to create. God created separation; heaven and earth. God created a light with no …
Category Archives: God
Miracles in the Desert – Then and Now
Bamidbar. “In the desert.” That’s the name of this week’s Torah portion, and it’s also how many of us feel …
Facing the Unknown With Kindness
This week, as our Zoom Seders become happy memories, we will stay in our homes to help “flatten the curve” …
Entering into the Cloud
There is a beautiful Korean saying that I often return to; “No flower blooms without also being blown by the …
The Sacred Art Project
It must have been a grueling task, but in the end it must have been magnificent to see. So many …
“God Does Not Tolerate Racism”
One of the astounding moments when studying Torah is turning to the portion in which the Revelation at Mt Sinai …
Why Do I Exist?
There are many couples in the Bible, and several episodes of barren wives. But the one that always stands out …
“Abraham and the Impossible God”
“All’s right with the world,” I think on mornings like today, when I’m sitting on my little porch with my …
Abraham & Sarah Hit The Road
“Turn right at the pond with the ducks,” said the voice on the phone. “What if the ducks aren’t there?” …
Prayer
Years ago I taught in a program for Jewish teens. When we got to the class on prayer I said …
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