Freedom
Freedom is a tricky concept. No one is entirely free. We adhere to strict sets of rules — traffic laws, …
Category Archives: Judaism
Curses and Blessings
Poor Balaam. He couldn’t get a break. A prophet-for-hire, he was hired by King Balak to curse the Children of …
The Search for Survivors
This week’s Torah portion is about a complicated relationship between leaders and would-be leaders. It’s called Korach, after the leader …
Do Not be Afraid
Fear. It keeps us safe, keeps us from doing things that can cause pain or even death. But there’s a …
It’s Our Task, Not God’s
In this hyper connected world, it’s easy to forget that the connections go beyond the news, beyond mere knowledge of …
Finding Peace in a World Without Peace
Today is June first, which doesn’t mean much if you live in certain parts of the world, but here in …
Everyone Counts
BaMidbar. In the desert. We think of the desert as wild and untamed, where there is nothing of consequence, simply …
Days
I often think of days as unfolding like flowers. When I awaken it is still a tight bud. I get …
Letting the Light In
Often the Torah uses the word “brother” for one’s neighbor. I imagine that in biblical times one’s neighbor often was …
Holiness Comes From Within
Part of the human condition is our lack of perfection. This means that doing our best is enough, even when …
