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Tag: Judaism
The Masterpiece Within
As I’ve been taking a brief respite from blogging to gather my thoughts after the sexual harassment problems crescendoed, some interesting things moved to the foreground. And, you can always count on me to share them if there’s something valuable in the mix. My…
Atonement and Forgiveness: Another Perspective
The Jewish New Year is fast approaching. In the Jewish calendar, the month before Rosh Hashanah is called Elul. In Jewish thought and tradition, the month of Elul is considered to be a time when God is “in the field”. He is to be…
Understanding Judaism and Christianity
In the middle of my intense therapy beginnings and increasing awareness that all on the home front is not as it should be and perhaps never was, there is another world opening up to me. I am studying with a rabbi. This has provided…
The Three Kinds of Forgiveness
We are right in the middle of the holiday season. Hanukkah is here. Christmas Eve is the day after tomorrow. Kwanzaa begins on Friday. These are holidays that involve gathering with communities and families. Because of that, the holiday season can be a much…
Under the Sycamore Tree
I’ve reviewed some of my older posts, and I’m surprised. I’ve written more than I realized about my experiences with human trafficking. I feel a mix of embarrassment, shame, and disappointment with myself. Part of me accuses, “Would you at least try to think…
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