The Desolation of Jerusalem

On Saturday morning while sitting in the synagogue, I was considering the many optimistic prayers (siddurs) and songs being sung about the triumphant joy, celebration, singing and dancing in the streets that would accompany the restoration of Jerusalem. It came to my mind that prior to this exultant time, there would be a period when > > Read More …

Upon The Mountain — Reflections (Part 4.0 of 4)

After nearly a month of contemplation, there are a number of things that come to mind that I feel a need to clarify and to explore. Whereas I can’t see doing all that in one post, this is the first of several. The others will follow as Part 4.1 of 4, etc. 1. All of > > Read More …

Upon The Mountain — 2017-8-22 (Part 3 of 4)

Recorded 2017-8-22 Note: the same conditions are true here as are in the prior post. Additionally, this post includes things that appear to verifiably incorrect. Nevertheless, I include these, even though it would probably have been safer to have excised portions in order to avoid possible ridicule or disparagement. Oddly, as has been written previously, > > Read More …