Last night, the last Chanukah candles were lit on the Chanukiah. Over eight evenings, they are kindled in increments, until all eight flames dance merrily, plus the servant candle that is used to light them. I am reminded of Chanukahs past and what they have meant to me. This year, more than ever, trusting in…
WHAT CHANUKAH MEANS TO ME: THE MIRACLE OF GOD’S PRESENCE Read More »
A thought hit me as I was taking communion last week: Jesus told Jews to drink blood! I have been learning in my course here at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem that Jews in Medieval Times…
DRINK BLOOD? WHAT A DUM IDEA! Read More »
There is a vast difference between Tel Aviv, where we spent last weekend, and Jerusalem, where we live. They are as if from two different planets.
TEL AVIV: BEACH, BOMBS, BUS AND BRING THEM HOME Read More »
Bobbie’s impressions of Jerusalem following her move to Israel at the start of the latest war.
MY LIFE IN ISRAEL: 3 NOVEMBER 2023 Read More »
Bithiah, the adoptive mother of Moses, is a well-respected ‘mother’ in Hebrew thought, although most of her life is shrouded in mystery.
Have you heard that Pharaoh’s daughter was a Convert to Judaism named Bithiah? Read More »
Annmarie Miles, social media trainer, shares some vital tips to ‘give us a bit of an edge,’ with marketing our books.
Good writing creates engaging characters by showing not telling. We shall use an example from Chapter 2 of the biblical Book of Ruth that is beautifully and economically written to demonstrate how we learn masses about three characters just from action and dialogue.
Creating Engaging Characters Through Action and Dialogue Read More »
We birth them, raise them… they fly. Then what? We can learn a lot about empty nesting from Mary of Nazareth who found new meaning after mothering.
RELATABLE MARY: OVERCOMING THE MISERY OF EMPTY NESTING Read More »
Why do Jews mark the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple, twice, on Tisha b’Av? They are remembering all the sorrowful events of Jewish history, too.
When Jerusalem’s Streets Flowed with Blood Read More »
Bobbie interviews Jackie Trottmann about what a Spiritual Director is and does ahead of her free workshop “Know Yourself in God” on Thursday, July 13th, 2023.
How to “Spill” with Spiritual Director Jackie Trottmann Read More »
