Sacred Garden: Cultivating Religious Literacy

In Vayera (And He Appeared), we explore the contrast between Abraham’s hospitality and Sodom’s cruelty, and what it teaches us about loving the stranger. Through Cain’s question, “Am I my brother’s keeper?”, we reflect on our responsibility towards others and the values that shape the society we create. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Each story we reflect on comes from the Tanakh. I encourage you to read it in your own time — to let the words meet you where you are and reveal their light...

What if free will isn’t about controlling where life takes us, but choosing how we get there? Reflecting on Lech-Lecha, Abram, Sarai, and Hagar, Alexandra explores the tension between human choices and divine intervention. Perhaps our fate is written, but our moral compass is ours to follow. Sometimes, it is what it is! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Each story we reflect on comes from the Tanakh. I encourage you to read it in your own time — to let the words meet you where you are and rev...

Why does the Lord smell Noah’s offering and find it pleasing? This week, Alexandra follows a little rabbit hole connecting Genesis, the Book of Enoch, the soul, the blood, and the mystery of animal sacrifice. What if there’s more to that pleasing aroma than meets the nose? A personal theory, one curious detail at a time. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Each story we reflect on comes from the Tanakh. I encourage you to read it in your own time — to let the words meet you where you are and ...

What does it mean when G-d asks Eve and Cain, “What have you done?” This week, Alexandra follows a thought that began one morning and led her to wonder about free will, G-d’s knowledge of the future, and a curious pattern in Torah: sometimes the remedy comes before the problem. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Each story we reflect on comes from the Tanakh. I encourage you to read it in your own time — to let the words meet you where you are and reveal their light in your life.

From birth to memory, Sarah and Joseph’s story has traced the Jewish life cycle through Torah, tradition, and Reform Judaism. In this final episode, we reflect on what we have learned and ask how covenant continues to shape Jewish life across generations. Send us Fan Mail Beeswax GardenExplore the garden for natural candles crafted to inspire peace and cultivate your sacred rituals.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no e...