Monthly Archives: September 2011

The Pot Becomes the Potter

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Sicha, Continuing the Conversation

We are like clay in designer’s hand, As he wills—to contract, as he wills—to expand, So are we in your hand to lovingly define, Look past our designs keep the covenant in mind. An anonymous prayer poet shaped Jeremiah’s image … Continue reading →

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More Than Repentance

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Sicha, Continuing the Conversation

Teshuvah means more than “repentance.”    “Repentance” asks me to say that I am sorry, once again.  Teshuvah turns on the Hebrew verb that means “turn” or “return.”  The act of Teshuvah holds the possibility of creative, reflective, purposeful turning—both turning … Continue reading →

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