Monthly Archives: March 2014
Is God Unfair? Peering Through the Veil
This past week’s Haftorah portion (for Shemini) was 1st Samuel 6:1-7 with verse 17 added in to complete the story of how the Ark was detoured on its way to David’s home. I always thought it terribly unfair of God … Continue reading
On Illness, Kidney Stones, and Awakening
I want to elaborate on that last statement: I’ve heard it said that people can’t change (or they won’t change), but doesn’t each brush with illness or grief or heart-stopping joy change us, after all? It’s so easy to pontificate … Continue reading
The Law of Kindness and the Poisoned Tongue
I always loved this scripture from Proverbs 31:26: “She opens her mouth in skillful and Godly wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness (giving counsel and instruction).” Of course James 3:8 portrays the tongue as “an unruly … Continue reading
Counting the Omer Last Year When My Back Went Out
Each year, between Passover and Shavuot, for the 49 days of counting the omer, I search for a mission for the 49 days—some kind of overarching theme to use as a focus for the special meaning of those days leading … Continue reading
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