Tag Archives: patience

Love, God, the World, and Everything

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

“Just as the bride circles around the groom as an expression of yearning and love, so do we circle Jerusalem’s gates as we express our yearning to see it rebuilt, our yearning for the days when we will all be … Continue reading →

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Practicing Stillness

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

On the other side of ecstasy lies a painful emptiness. On the other side of bitterness lies joy. Where one goes, the other must follow. In the ecstasy of understanding lies the gnawing pain of a new frontier of ignorance. … Continue reading →

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Losing My Faith in Religious People

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

Normally, I build my blog posts around one or two interesting or inspiring quotes I’ve found during my studies, but today there’s nothing that applies, or at least nothing that applies to how I feel. “Christian marketing” is fond of … Continue reading →

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Beshalach: Waiting for the Bread of Heaven

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

The purpose of the manna was to uplift those who ate it and heighten their spiritual consciousness. As a result of this spiritual boost, the Jews were able to “follow My teaching”—to receive the Torah, as it is indeed stated … Continue reading →

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