Troubled Water – Shabbat Hukkat 5778 (2018)
June 22, 2018Paul Simon’s farewell tour got me inspired. It was a beautiful evening, and since his music – and most notably his 1986 album ‘Graceland’ – forms a a significant part [...]
MLK and Crossing the Sea – 7th Day of Pesah 5778 (2018)
April 5, 2018Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Tonight marks the anniversary of the crossing of the Red Sea by the ancient Israelites. I’m [...]
Mere Magic – Shabbat Va’era 5778 (2018)
January 12, 2018Do you believe in magic? In addition to Moses, Aaron, and Pharaoh, Parashat Va’era features a somewhat mysterious group of individuals known as hartumei mizrayim – the Egyptian magicians. They [...]