I got an email from a woman who identified herself as Orthodox. When I sent a response, the email bounced back as invalid. As she use the contact form on my website, it means she most likely typed her address in wrong. I wouldn’t normally post this response publicly, but as there is nothing to identify her I don’t feel like I’m violating her privacy. Plus, this is the only way I can respond to her now.
read more~Excerpt from Nisan Guide – Subscribe for Free and Receive the Complete Guide Each Month (Cross Posted to PunkTorah.org) ~ Nisan – נִיסָן – begins at sundown on April 4th, 2011 and ends at sundown on May 4th, 2011. Judah (יְהוּדָה), associated with the month of Nisan (נִיסָן), is the fourth son of Leah and Jacob. In...
read moreI started this series in January 2010, with an Introduction to Sustainable Spirituality and ”Four Elements of a Sustainable Spiritual Practice: Part I.” In the fall of 2010, I picked it back up in earnest with the first of four planned seasonal guides, Part II – Autumn and Part III – Winter. I started...
read more(Excerpt from the Elul 5770 Rosh Chodesh Guide – Take a Quick Survey to help with the 5771 Guides!) In Av we explored the meaning of Strength. Now in Elul with the Hermit, we must find the strength to Journey alone. Elul is a month of private reflection and inward turning. We turn inward, so we are ready to stand in-front...
read moreThe Tarot card for the month is the Chariot (מֶרְכָּבָה), also associated with the sign of Sartan (סַרְטָן) or Cancer. The Chariot is a challenge. It says, quite literally, take the reins. You have all the power and ability, but will do you do anything with it? Will you risk failure? Will you risk success? Will you risk...
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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.
