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. […]
Entries by Evan Krame
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 […]
The Perfect Wedding Gift
I believe that there is indeed a perfect wedding gift for a Jewish couple. It doesn’t come from Tiffany’s, nor does it sparkle in a display case. This gift has […]
Judaism’s Constitution
Judaism has a constitution: the Torah. The fifth book of the Torah, Deuteronomy, outlines rights, privileges, proscriptions, and constraints, all aimed at creating a God-centric society. Like any constitution, adherence […]
Longing for Zion
Jewish identity is more than having a Jewish grandmother. Being Jewish is sharing customs and traditions. Among those is a longing for Zion. Zion is more than a geographic destination. […]
Evan J. Krame was ordained as a rabbi by the