Monthly Archives: March 2013

After years of thoughtful internal debate, I began using “m’chayyei hameitim” (who gives live to the dead) in reciting the G’vurot prayer of the Amidah. I had come to an understanding of these words that could accept them on a … Continue reading →

It’s Shabbat HaGadol, the Shabbat before Pesach. We read a special haftarah, from Malachi, the last of the prophets. What’s amazing to me about this haftarah is that its words ring true today. All that Malachi says of the 5th … Continue reading →

Unapologetically, now on day 16 of the worst cold I have suffered through in all my recollection, I offer not a new musing, but a retread. Some of you may not know the musical reference, so here is a link … Continue reading →

Fifteen years ago, I wrote about what I considered the sad state of affairs that. in our modern American society that we seek to very carefully define lines between what we perceive as “true creativity” and simply “skills.” This troubles … Continue reading →

(March 1-2 is the National Shabbat of Unplugging. Read why I am not unplugging, from a musing I wrote last year http://www.durlester.com/musings/yitro5772.htm ) It’s not only Shabbat Ki Tisa, it’s also Shabbat Parah, one of the four special Shabbatot preceding … Continue reading →