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Is the Biblical Story of Joseph a Fairy Tale?
In the Jewish Bible reading cycle, we are in the midst of the story of Joseph and his brothers. From one perspective, it is a tale of accidental success. A bright and spoiled young man is hated by his...
View ArticleThe Gospel of Yo Gabba Gabba
Yo Gabba Gabba has long been my four-year-old son’s favorite television show. One of its theme songs begins with the words, “All my friends are different but I love them all the same.” The song...
View ArticleCan People Change? The Tribe of Simeon
The second tribe of Israel is named for Jacob’s and Leah’s son Simeon. The Bible gives us a poignant teaching about the origins of the name. In Hebrew it can be divided etymologically into shema-on,...
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