Monthly Archives: October 2012

Vayera: Speaking truth and questioning the power

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

Speaking truth to power takes chutzpah. Questioning that the power really resides in who you’re speaking to takes it to a whole other level. In this week’s parasha, Abraham speaks truth to God. God has decided to destroy Sodom and … Continue reading →

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Lech l’cha – famine of the soul

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

I love to travel.  Plane, train, car, ferry, it doesn’t matter; I just love going places.  But. I like to know where I’m going. I want the destination, even if only in general terms.  Rarely do I just head off … Continue reading →

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Bereshit: In the beginning God created questions

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

It’s good to be back at the beginning. I love Bereshit, the very beginning of the Torah.    I love the sweeping story, the vast universal themes, the poetry and imagery.   I love beginnings, even if there are two of them.  … Continue reading →

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Simchat Torah -a little late, but a lot of dancing

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

I know this is a little late – the blur of the last few days has made for some holes into which my to-do lists disappear.  Nevertheless, if you did have a chance to dance with the Torah, great!  If … Continue reading →

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