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Monthly Archives: October 2012
Lech l’cha – famine of the soul
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
Posted in Shabbat musings
Tagged Abraham, Bereshit, Commentary, Judaism, Lech l'cha, Parasha of the week, Shabbat, Torah
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Bereshit: In the beginning God created questions
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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Tagged Adam and Eve, Bereshit, Commentary, Judaism, Parasha of the week, Shabbat, Torah
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Simchat Torah -a little late, but a lot of dancing
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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Vayera: Speaking truth and questioning the power
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 →