Category: Community
Reviving the Legacy of Sikh Women
My conviction and confidence as a young Sikh woman has been rooted in my Sikhi from day one. Growing up in a large family where I was a young girl with a brother and many male cousins, I never noticed... Read More
A History of Sacrifice, Remembrance, and Courage
This Memorial Day weekend, I spent my time in Wisconsin at the youth camp that I organize biannually (which I previously reflected upon here). Each camp, we engage in a discussion with the counselor t... Read More
Messiah Interrupted: Susanna’s #MeToo Moment
For over a decade now, my wife and I have attended the seasonal choral presentation of Handel’s Messiah at a church in the Fort Worth Arts District. I love the amazing musicality of each movement. B... Read More
Farming, Crossing Divides, & the Sacredness of Interfaith Community
Participating this year in the State of Formation fellowship with other up-and-coming religious and ethical thinkers has been an exciting opportunity for me, though not one that I could have anticipat... Read More
How Does Faith Travel? Thinking about Sikhi through Guru Nanak’s Travels & My Own
The origins of Sikhi are very much based in notions of exploration, discovery, and curiosity. Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh faith, spent most of his life traveling by foot throughout Asia... Read More
The Work Starts with the Stars
When I was twelve, my mother gave me my first copy of my natal chart and a large book on the origins and uses of astrology. The chart was colorful, with the different planetary symbols inked in a spec... Read More
Prophetic Words vs. Prophetic Witness
As my fourth semester of seminary comes to a close, I am preparing to embark on my final year as a graduate student at the Boston University School of Theology (STH). Claiming notable alumni like Mart... Read More
Otherness and Authenticity: A Jew by Choice
One late summer afternoon, sitting at my computer, I googled a number of words and phrases: “synagogue,” “Jewish services,” and “rabbi near me.” I was nineteen years old and a recent high ... Read More