AI’s Writing Is Getting Better, but Listening Will Keep Us Human
Our deep evolutionary heritage of spoken language may be what ensures the core of our humanity.
Weekly Parsha
The Wilderness of Addictive Technology
Sometimes it is the children who need to take us into the future, not those of us who started the journey.
Jeremiah, Climate Change, and the Three Weeks: Finding Hope Amidst Despair
The season of the three weeks is an invitation to find a dynamic balance between hope and despair.
Balaam and Universalism v. Particularism
We’re called to hold both truths: to cherish our unique voice, while remaining open to others.
The Power of Softness
Sometimes we need to work softly, like water slowly dripping, day in and day out
Confronting Crises of Confidence
Only when we forgive the trespasses — real or imagined — against us can we fully recover control of our story.
Grasshoppers of the Habituated Mind
In my attempt to understand Torah, I often search for an inner, psycho-spiritual, or mythic dimension in Torah.
The Value of Uncertainty
The world is filled with not-knowing, and navigating it is a crucial skill.
Experiencing God’s Revelation through Gardening
With everything that can go wrong, seeing and tasting a plant bear fruit feels like a tiny miracle.
Disagreeing Well Is a Matter of Life or Death
Engaging with those who disagree with us is a major way we learn and grow.