Universal and Particular
The Universal and Particular Next week we will be observing Rosh Hashanah. I look forward to greeting each of you at our magnificent High Holy… Read More »Universal and Particular
Rabbi Eger
Sex and the Jews
This is an important Review of the New book The Sacred Encounter: Jewish Perspectives on Sexuality. It is edited by Rabbi Dr. Lisa Grushcow of… Read More »Sex and the Jews
Let the Land enter us!
This week’s Torah portion Ki Tavo gives the Israelites explicit instructions having to do with entering and living in the land of Israel. There are… Read More »Let the Land enter us!
NFL and Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence is out of the closet. The graphic video of NFL player Ray Rice slamming a knock-out punch directly to the face of his… Read More »NFL and Domestic Violence
The Heat of the Day
In Southern California early September is still hot. Sizzling hot. The drought we are experiencing in much of the west gets worse by the hour.… Read More »The Heat of the Day
A Remembrance of Steven Satloff
The news seems grim. With deep sadness another journalist is murdered by ISIS. This time we mourn Steven Satloff who was beheaded in a horrific… Read More »A Remembrance of Steven Satloff
More about Elul and Repentance
The new month of Elul began on Monday night of this week. Elul is the last month of 5774 and with its arrival we start… Read More »More about Elul and Repentance
Honoring Rabbi Regina Jonas and Judaism’s Pioneering Women Rabbis | Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
More on my summer trip to Berlin and Prague from the perspective of a fellow traveler. Andrew Berger is the chair of the Board of… Read More »Honoring Rabbi Regina Jonas and Judaism’s Pioneering Women Rabbis | Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
A new month begins
Tonight at sundown begins Rosh Chodesh Elul. This is the last month of 5774. Traditionally, the beginning of this month signals our turn toward the… Read More »A new month begins
Lights in the Forest
Friends, I am so excited to announce the publication next week of the new book “Lights in the Forest” by CCARPress. Edited by Rabbi Paul… Read More »Lights in the Forest