Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Events on the news can seem faraway. Tragic, but someone else’s problem. 

That is not so with events in Israel and Gaza this week. These are not just tragedies. They are existential. Our Jewish neighbours and friends know and love folks who have been killed or kidnapped. They await news on hostage infants, elderly, youth, and they fear the worst. 

Here is what I hear in conversation with Rabbi Yael Splansky of… Read more

Thursday, February 23, 2023

What to preach?

I know it’s annoying to be asked to look ahead on the calendar. But your accountant does it (tax time coming: ugh!). Whoever budgets in your household does it. Now your preacher is doing it: what should we preach on next?Read more