Bless You!
This past summer, I attended the dedication ceremony for the cornerstone of the Scotland AME Zion church. Wearing my yarmulke, I participated as a representative of the Jewish community. I […]
Entries by Evan Krame
Acting Out
Stories of your childhood might include misadventures and outbursts. Every child acts up or acts out. Learning to respond to life’s challenges fosters our maturity. Frustration, anger, or disbelief will […]
Genesis of Absurd
Our world feels chaotic, marred by evil, and filled with absurdity. In my quest for some wisdom to ground me, I turned to the first chapters of the Torah. The […]
The Height of Absurdity
Monty Python remains one of my favorite sources of comic relief. They find humor in absurdity. Python’s comedy is rooted in a futile search for significance in an incomprehensible universe. […]
Agent of God
I need a little more inspiration to get me through these High Holidays. Focusing only on my failings and foibles feels precariously narrow-minded. The Days of Awe are more awesome […]
Moral Turbulence
There’s a TED talk that begins with a story—a tale of a transatlantic flight, where a couple heads to a vacation in Scandinavia. Suddenly, turbulence strikes! The plane dips and […]
From Heart to Mouth
כִּֽי־קָר֥וֹב אֵלֶ֛יךָ הַדָּבָ֖ר מְאֹ֑ד בְּפִ֥יךָ וּבִֽלְבָבְךָ֖ לַעֲשֹׂתֽוֹ׃ “No, the thing is very close to you, in your mouth and in your heart, to observe it” Leviticus 30:14 What I have […]
Recreating History
Artificial Intelligence can design, simulate, and recreate history with remarkable precision. AI-driven platforms offer immersive experiences that provide deep insights into the past. While AI holds promise for education, entertainment, […]
Market Recovery
After a visit to Mexico, I tried cooking Oaxacan cuisine. Vegetarian and fish dishes are at the core of Oaxacan meals. A Latin market near my office has the freshest […]
Elected Dictator
Autocrats and their minions rule five dozen countries today. What is surprising to me is that most were elected to govern. Judicious and freedom-loving people are baffled by the eagerness […]
Evan J. Krame was ordained as a rabbi by the