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Human Library Project gives rise to questions

Human Library Project gives rise to questions

I was recently invited to participate in a Human Library project as part of University Of Victoria鈥檚 5 days of action , whose aim is to 鈥渆ncourage every member of the UVic community to take concrete steps toward ending discrimination, harassment, and
Magic and the Rabbinate - a talk

Magic and the Rabbinate - a talk

Rabbi Harry Brechner will open Alternative Realities in Judaism series on Sunday October 27 at 4 pm at Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue, 1461 Blanshard Street, Victoria V8W 2J3 with a presentation, Magic and the Rabbinate , in which he explores the us
News challenges us, but we can still be thankful

News challenges us, but we can still be thankful

It is Thanksgiving. Initially, when given this date for my column, I was thankful! Great day to write for, especially as a messenger of Grace. What could be better? Then the date rolled around.
Finding our humanity in a difficult world

Finding our humanity in a difficult world

I was recently invited to speak at a conference focused on the theme of how to be more deeply human. The underlying supposition of the theme was that our despair and fear about the state of our world has left many wondering how to live now.
Tackle problems behind the headlines together

Tackle problems behind the headlines together

At times the roar from the headlines is almost deafening. The intense push for focus on the climate emergency that is upon us and threatens our future as a species.
The Latest on Israel Today

The Latest on Israel Today

Emanu-El Synagogue, Sunday, October 6, at 4 pm
Jewish New Year brings questions for us all

Jewish New Year brings questions for us all

The Jewish New Year Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur are quickly approaching, this traditionally signals that we need to focus our attention on our personal lives. This is a time of reflection and self-awareness.
Do We Need to Justify Our Spending?

Do We Need to Justify Our Spending?

Do we have to justify our spending to anyone? Most people would answer 鈥淣o鈥攎y money is mine, I earned it, and I can spend it any way I want!鈥 There are some people who consider themselves聽hedonists; hedonism is a school of thought which argues that p
When deep conversations awaken us to yearn for better

When deep conversations awaken us to yearn for better

鈥淎 poem begins with a lump in the throat; a homesickness or a love sickness. It is a reaching-out toward expression.
Trust, like that of the Prophet Musa, can keep us safe

Trust, like that of the Prophet Musa, can keep us safe

Musa. Moses. Moshe. Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) is known by many names amongst the Abrahamic religions. But regardless of what he is called, they all agree that he was a Prophet.