God’s Tests
This week’s Torah portion has what we like to call Abraham’s test. It is the Akeda, the binding of Isaac. …
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Why Keep Writing?
In July 2014, while traveling on the west coast, I wrote an email to my congregation. The next week, I …
Abraham & Our Vote
Unlike almost everyone I know, I waited until election day to vote. I chose the time of day carefully, planning …
Old Chairs, New Families
I have a fondness for what nowadays is called vintage furniture. The internet quickly learned that about me. Consequently, every …
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?” …
Who Are You?
Names matter. Our names define us, identify us, separate us. But if our names identify us, what happens when we …
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