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Joseph, Incarceration, and Dedication

Joseph’s story reminds us of how Judaism intersects with carceral issues

Joni and Dinah

Chapter 34 of Genesis begins with a woman going to visit neighbors. This post is mostly about music and perceived dangers of mixing cultures and transgressing gender boundaries. But — CONTENT WARNING — it touches on underlying topics including misogyny, racism, and sexual violence.

Back There, Akara, and Belonging

Leavings are a big part of Genesis. Not yet polished thoughts

Friendship and Covenant

Imagery of Abraham as “God’s friend” offers a path for exploring relationship with the divine and the Torah reading cycle ahead

Where now?

Collapse series, begun before Elul, closes with a seed for new year which has already thrown us so much.

Tag: Exodus

Bird-Song of the Sea

“Az yashir moshe — Then Moses sang”
— Exodus 15:1.
Continue reading Bird-Song of the Sea

Posted on February 7, 2009Categories midrashTags Exodus, midrashLeave a comment on Bird-Song of the Sea

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