Vision or Imagination?
We envision all kinds of things. Possible futures, impossible futures, alternative futures. Distinguishing between vision and imagination is difficult, if …
Category Archives: Weekly Torah portion
Joy is the Redemption of Solitude
I bought a used crockpot some 15 years ago at a flea market for $4.00. It still works but it’s …
Soar to Places Unknown
We humans live with one foot firmly in the physical world, and yet we have an inexplicable urge to dip …
Hope
Hope. It’s a commodity that seems to be in short supply. The election is over but the president refuses to admit …
On Patience & Not-Knowing
Tonight we wait. Some more patiently than others. We Americans are notorious for our impatience. All you have to do …
Spiritual Potential in the Time of Covid
After the intensity of last month’s Jewish holidays, it’s a relief to return to a normal routine. This month on …
Freedom
We Americans love our freedom. Maybe that’s why the 4th of July is such a cherished holiday. We like the …
The Road to Understanding Between Whites and Blacks in America
The events of this week’s Torah portion align perfectly with the social landscape in our nation today. In it, 12 …
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 …
We Are Holy Beings, Being Holy
My daughter Ellie told me that this week marks the 14th anniversary of her bat mitzvah. I can top that; …
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