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The Evolving God of Our Understanding: B’har – B’chukotai

by katie@betalef.org | May 13, 2020 | General, Torah Reflections

The Evolving God of Our Understanding: B’har-B’chukotai B’har-B’chukotai: Leviticus 25:1 – 27:34   The last Torah portion in the Book of Leviticus, B’chukotai, begins with: “If you follow My laws and faithfully observe My...

Readings for A Memorial Service

by katie@betalef.org | Apr 3, 2020 | General

Readings for A Memorial Service Download the...

Bet Alef members ask Chase Bank not to fund oil pipeline

by RabbiOlivier | May 11, 2017 | General

On Friday, May 5, I was among nearly two dozen people who went to the Chase branch on Capitol Hill to pray and express our concern over the bank’s lead role in funding the Keystone XL oil pipeline. Elizabeth Burton of Bet Alef also took part, as did Seattle First...

Torah Reflections: January 22 – 28, 2017

by RabbiOlivier | Jan 30, 2017 | General, Torah Reflections

Va’eira Exodus 6:2 – 9:35 Many Faces of God This week’s Torah portion opens with a compelling affirmation: “God (Elohim) spoke to Moses and said to him: ‘I Am the Eternal (YHVH).’” [Ex. 6:2] I often wonder how people read this opening: “God spoke to...

Torah Reflections: January 15 – 21, 2017

by RabbiOlivier | Jan 20, 2017 | General, Torah Reflections

Sh’mot Exodus 1:1 – 6:1 Beyond Fear and Morality This week we open the Book of Exodus. Jacob and his sons settled in Egypt as Joseph, then Viceroy, invited them to. After that generation dies out we are told, “the Israelites were fertile and prolific; they...

Torah Reflections: January 15 – 21, 2017

by RabbiOlivier | Jan 20, 2017 | General, Torah Reflections

Sh’mot Exodus 1:1 – 6:1 Beyond Fear and Morality This week we open the Book of Exodus. Jacob and his sons settled in Egypt as Joseph, then Viceroy, invited them to. After that generation dies out we are told, “the Israelites were fertile and prolific; they...
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