Snakes, Mistakes, and Discovering Spirituality
Growing up on the East Coast, I was never afraid of garden snakes, which I often discovered in my backyard. When I moved to California and started hiking in the mountains, I encountered my first rattlesnake. Although I did not panic, I was cautiously nervous. I now have a healthy respect for these slithering creatures. Snakes play a pivotal role in this week’s Torah portion of Chukas (Deuteronomy 19:1-22:1). In response to the Jewish people’s discontent and complaint about the Manah food God
Zalman Kravitz
