Tag Archives: theology

Bitter Honey

Posted on September 21, 2012 by

This morning I sat down with my cup of tea and the last of the Rosh HaShannah honey cake.  As the cats raced around the house, I opened The New York Times to find an article about divisive religious hate … Continue reading →

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Blogging the Torah: Parashat Korah, REBELLION-SCHMELLION

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Scene opens:  The people are dancing and doing all sorts of debauchery around the golden calf.  They have given up on their leader.  He’s been up on the mountain too long and they think he was eaten by a wolf … Continue reading →

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Blogging the Torah: Parashat Naso, Where does the Journey Begin?

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

Where does the journey begin?  Where will it go?                                           -Debbie Friedman For me, my journey begins with this week’s parasha, Naso.  Or at least, a major part of it does. I digress. The Haftarah describes the very beginning of … Continue reading →

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