Sea Shanties and Spiritual Presence
It turns out that a diverse cross-section of the populace has a deeply emotional response to roaring out lyrics about maritime labour.
The Truth about Lying: Deception and Revelation in Genesis
Sometimes in order to survive in exile in a hostile environment, it is necessary to disguise oneself.
In Providence, We Keep Lighting
Lighting the menorah links us to our history and communal memory, saying: We are still here.
The Bondi Beach attack confirms our fears about antisemitism. But it tells another story, too.
To all those who chant words that lead to violence, I say stop, regardless of your claimed intent.
A Candle in the Night: Chanukah as a Mythic Journey from Darkness to Light
When we interrupt our patterns, the light of awareness shines through.
Real Intimacy Is Really Hard… And Really Promising
In this encounter between Jacob and Esau, the closeness they achieve requires taking action, even as Jacob feels great fear and anxiety
Finding the Women in Jewish Stories: A Journey of Return
It seems we have nudged Judaism one step further into a modern era that still holds our sacred traditions, but is egalitarian.
Don’t just do something, sit there!
Sometimes, simply just being is enough for God, and more than enough for the people we love.