Monthly Archives: March 2011

Tazria/Metzora – Laundry and a hot bath, good as new

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

I spent last evening with a remarkable group of people.  I was asked to speak to a conversion class – adults who have chosen to learn and study so that they might formally become identified as Jews.  This is no … Continue reading →

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Shemini – eyes on heaven, feet on the ground

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

Blueberry pie. That’s the first thing I thought of when I heard that a person I knew had died this week.  She was the mother of high school friends, and she made the best blueberry pie.  Hers was a family … Continue reading →

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Tsav – A little dab’ll do ya

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

Now we come to a lot of sprinkling and dashing and splashing and slashing….it’s  “sacrifice” time at ye olde Tabernacle in the wilderness.  But, “sacrifice” isn’t the right word at all; “offering” is better.  “Sin” isn’t a good translation, either.  … Continue reading →

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Vayikra: Not magic, but do you believe?

Posted on March 10, 2011 by

Disclaimer:  I believe clapping makes Tinkerbell better.  I believe pixie dust can make you fly, and I cry when Tink flies from the castle at night.  I also believe that Hippogriffs can fly, I would love an invisibility cloak, and … Continue reading →

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Pikudei: Stick a fork in it, it’s done!

Posted on March 1, 2011 by

Finally!  Break out the champagne, we’re done building the Mishkan!! Ok, maybe you’re not as excited as Moses would be – he’s been dealing with this project for the better part of fifteen chapters.  And it’s odd to think that, … Continue reading →

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