Everyone Counts
BaMidbar. In the desert. We think of the desert as wild and untamed, where there is nothing of consequence, simply …
Category Archives: Judaism
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 …
A Vision Quest
Tonight is the 22nd day of the Omer count, and its message is Love within Vision. The counting of the …
Honoring a People
Tonight begins Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day. As soon as nightfall comes tomorrow, Israel will begin Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Independence Day. …
Ancient Advice for Today
I often write about finding a relevant message for ourselves in our ancient, sacred texts. This week we read a …
Towards a More Just Society
This week’s Torah portion contains one of the most puzzling events in the Torah. In it, two of Aaron’s sons …
The Narrow Places
We all have our narrow spaces to escape, and our own Pharaohs holding us back. Sometimes the tyrant is our …
We Must Ban Assault Weapons
I drove past a church sign this week that said “come as you are.” They meant it as a double …
