Heterodox HomoFree Will or Determinism — Parshat MiketzThis d’var Torah was originally delivered on 12–16–23Sep 2Sep 2
Heterodox HomoSanctifying the Name — Parshat EmorThis d’var was originally delivered on May 18, 2024Sep 2Sep 2
Heterodox HomoJewish Universalism — Parshat KorachThis d’var was originally delivered on 7/6/2024Sep 2Sep 2
Heterodox HomoThe Torah of Just Government — Parshat ShoftimThis week’s parsha deals with proper governance and effectively establishes three branches of government. It begins with the command to…Sep 2Sep 2
Heterodox HomoVayera — The Contradictions of Faith and ReasonI’d like to start with two quotes from famous American authors. The first is from Ralph Waldo Emerson, “A foolish consistency is the…Oct 30, 2023Oct 30, 2023
Heterodox HomoChukat-Balak — Dealing With Imperfection“Why did you make us leave Egypt to bring us to this wretched place, a place with no grain or figs or vines or pomegranates? There is not…Jun 28, 2023Jun 28, 2023
Heterodox HomoRebuttal of Post-Missionary Messianic Judaism: Redefining Christian Engagement with the Jewish…Jun 19, 20231Jun 19, 20231
Heterodox HomoD’var Torah for Parshat EmorI want to begin by acknowledging the fact that this parsha had me stumped on what to talk about, and I had to read quite a few commentaries…May 3, 20231May 3, 20231
Heterodox HomoAn Argument Against the Trinity: Why the Central Dogma of Christianity Is IncoherentTrinitarianism has long been criticized by Muslims, Jews, and skeptical rationalists. To those outside the Christian fold, nothing could be…Apr 25, 20238Apr 25, 20238