“Kol asher diber adonai na’aseh” – “All that God has spoken, we will do.” The first time the Israelites offer this affirmation of intent is shortly after they arrive at Mt. Sinai, after God has brought Her Presence during their journeying to their attention. I hear God singing: “I did lift you up on loving… Continue reading D’var on Exodus (19:8, 24:3, 24:7)

Blessings to all this new month of Shevat – a month of hidden possibilities, a time of sap rising deep within trees (at least in Israel) creating the pre-conditions for fresh leaves and new fruits come spring. Tomorrow evening, at the time of the full moon, we gather around our tables (virtual and literal) and… Continue reading Tu B’Shevat Musings 5781

It has been a little over four months since my first (and last) blog entry in this new virtual reality. I have been busy offline, cultivating faith in the ability of the words I manifest through speaking and writing to create a vessel through which God might enter. This morning dawn came early – it’s… Continue reading Shabbat Terumah 5780

It is time to begin to read Torah – the Hebrew Bible – again. In the past three weeks, we have welcomed in the New Year on Rosh Hashana with a great chorus of shofar blasts, followed by days of reflection and preparation for the great releasing renewal of Yom Kippur, the Day of At-one-ment. … Continue reading Simchat Torah 5780