Israel, Canada and Me in the Age of Trump
(Prepared for Independent Jewish Voices) I think I’m the only Canadian born on this panel. Not only was I born in Canada, in North...
Reconciling the Existence of God and Human Suffering
(Prepared for the World Religions Conference February 1, 2017) Human suffering can be very private and personal, communal, national,...
Gaalti: I Will Redeem You
(Prepared for my Ordination Ceremony January 15, 2017) I had the privilege of sharing the Ordination stage with four extraordinary women....
What Happens When the Rebbe Dies?
(Prepared for a teaching before Shabbat candle lighting January 13, 2017) Divine sovereignty and human agency. From revelation to...
Akeida #3: The Binding of Isaac - Independence and Surrender
It’s been two years since I last was a darshanit during the High Holidays. This is the third time I’ve given a dvar Torah to you and...
