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God in Moore, God in War
This week we watch once again as a community has been visited by the destructive force of nature. The tornado which touched down on Moore, OK caused upwards of $2 billion in damages, destroyed about 1,200 homes, injured almost 400 and killed 24, several of them children. As Hurricane Sandy did for the eastern seaboard…
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Turning to the Land
The warm weather brings us outside, and for many of us our thoughts turn to gardens and planting. It is time, once again, to till the soil. Looking at the small section of the earth that is under my care I can’t help but sigh. For the decade I have lived here I have engaged…
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Universe’s Most Famous Atheist Dies
During a period of momentous events in the last few weeks, one was understandably overlooked–the death of actor Richard LeParmentier. Who is he? He appeared in the movie Star Wars in one famous scene as the Imperial Officer in charge of the Death Star who is choked by Darth Vader using the Force. [For the sake of…
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TBH 75th Anniversary Street Fair! Vendors Wanted!
TBH is holding a street fair to celebrate our 75th anniversary on Sunday, June 2. We are looking for vendors to help make this day a great success. If interested, or know someone who is, here is the vendor application: TBH Street Fair App 4.25.13
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The Response to Fear is to Interfere
Last weekend in Olympia was an interfaith vigil on gun violence. I was asked to give the closing words, here is what I shared: We are reminded, especially after this week, that we are living in a time of fear. We live in fear of violence that the accessibility of guns can bring, And we…
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After Death, After Boston
This week’s Torah portion in our weekly cycle is Acharei Mot, which means “after death.” The death referred to is that of the sons of Aaron, priests like their father and nephews to Moses, who make a mistake in the sacrificial offerings and are incinerated by God in the process. The text describes Aaron silent…
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Bright Lights in Boston
Bright Lights in Boston We are all still struggling with the tragedy in Boston. I was talking with someone the other day who said, “We all know who did it.” “Who?” I asked. “The fundamentalists.” Yes, that’s right. It doesn’t matter which fundamentalists, but some type of fundamentalist did this…someone who believes that he or…
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Treasure Each Day
“Teach us to treasure each day, that we may open our hearts to Your wisdom.” This is a verse from Psalm 90, and this interpretive translation and the music which goes with it was composed by Rabbi Yitzkak Husbands-Hankin at Temple Beth Israel in Eugene, OR. I first heard it 17 years ago at the…
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