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Finding My Faith
I was not raised in a religious household. There was no worship, no belief, no traditions revolving around a history or a spirituality. I was not raised to believe in anything otherworldly. That isnâ€... Read More
Is the Divine Feminine to Blame for Competition between Women?
I have a dear friend, many years my wiser, who as a retired stripper now coaches women and leads women’s empowerment workshops. In her memoir, From Sex Appeal to Self Appeal: One Woman’s Journey t... Read More
Attributes of the Divine Feminine
The Divine Feminine is the mysterious, wise, and fertile Mother. Both creator and destroyer, she brings death so that there may be new life. She encourages growth, healing, and renewal. Her beauty and... Read More
Interfaith Carpool
In September 2018, a group of religious and philosophical leaders from the Greater Boston area met at the Walker Center for Ecumenical Exchange in Auburndale, Massachusetts, for the first of nine meet... Read More
Fulfillment Outside Religion
I just finished my first year as an undergraduate student at Brown University, and this summer I will turn 30 years old. I delayed my post-secondary education in order to pursue a career as a professi... Read More
Life-Changing Falafel and Heresy
Late into the evening of December 4th, 2018, as I sat in the basement of Boston University’s Marsh Chapel swallowing what amounted to my fifth (or sixth?) falafel, I came to one of the most liberati... Read More
A Call for Spiritual Creatives
I believe that to be spiritual means to exist and create in full consciousness, in balance with both the divine feminine and masculine. The Power of Shakti by Padma Aon Prakasha, on the very first pag... Read More
Embodying My Body
For a long time, I hated my body. I and so many others are constantly reminded that our bodies are not good enough. Recently, in a Jewish women’s Facebook forum, I came across a post depicting two i... Read More
Traversing the Bridge of Interreligious Dialogue
“Religious traditions are no longer isolated. On the contrary, due to phenomena such as globalization, religions are increasingly called to work together, along with public authorities and civil soc... Read More