Tishrei: Talking to the Dead
Let’s talk about one of the lesser know and fascinating rituals of Sukkot: the Ushpizin.
read moreUshpizin: Temporary Tent Sculpture
My experiment in fiber and clay to create a unique way of welcoming the sacred ancestors into my Sukkah.
read moreChag Sameach Sukkot!
Things are so busy that I haven’t had time to write my intended post for Sukkot. I’ve been exploring the idea of a local lulav and etrog and REALLY wanted to write something formal up for this year. I guess an impromptu version will have to do. I forget which book, maybe Arthur Waskow’s Seasons of our Joy, there...
read moreWater Libations
One of the lesser know rituals of Sukkot is the pouring of water libations to ensure good rains. Needless to say, I dig this concept. If you ever come to a Becoming ritual — you’ll notice that we libate. Most people think that’s all Angela’s doing, and it is, but it rubbed off on me. I love pouring out...
read moreHappy Sukkot!
Happy Sukkot all! A friend’s LiveJournal post reminded me that I should give a shout-out to the Jewitches too! This is more of an overview of the holiday than a deep exploration. Most of the links are to the OU.org Sukkot pages. Sukkot is the big fall harvest holiday. We build “sukkahs” which are little huts that...
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Mini Manifesto:
Spirituality: My primary lens is progressive Jewish spirituality, but I also like to find the universal elements that connection us all.
Culture: I am fascinated by both culture on most levels. I mostly focus on American culture and what makes us who we are as a country, but I'm also intrigued by sub-cultures in the USA and the growing global cultural trends.
Technology: Technology is one of the strongest drivers of cultural and even spiritual changes in the last 100 years, and possibly the next 100.
Culture: I am fascinated by both culture on most levels. I mostly focus on American culture and what makes us who we are as a country, but I'm also intrigued by sub-cultures in the USA and the growing global cultural trends.
Technology: Technology is one of the strongest drivers of cultural and even spiritual changes in the last 100 years, and possibly the next 100.