Inclusion
Yesterday’s Inauguration of President Obama was stirring on many levels. First to see the transfer of power calmly and the oath of office administered by… Read More »Inclusion
Rabbi Eger
How do you live the Emancipation Proclamation?
The Emancipation Proclamation is 150 years old this month. On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln made a bold move in the midst of… Read More »How do you live the Emancipation Proclamation?
When will the gun violence stop?
Today we see that another tragic shooting took place. This time in an elementary school outside of Hartford, Connecticut. Earlier this week Cal State Fullerton… Read More »When will the gun violence stop?
Light filled Chanukah!
I want to wish each of you a light filled Chanukah. I hope you will extend your inner light to someone else this year. A… Read More »Light filled Chanukah!
The Supremes Take the Cases!
Today the Supreme Court said they would take the Prop 8 case and the Windsor DOMA Case! A decision will come this June one way… Read More »The Supremes Take the Cases!
How Outraged are you?
I am outraged. The Senate of the United States of America failed to pass a treaty that would have recognized the human rights of people… Read More »How Outraged are you?
Four Spiritual Lessons Learned from the 2012 Presidential Election
As a rabbi I think that there are profound spiritual lessons to be learned from this election season. The Torah and Bible have long standing… Read More »Four Spiritual Lessons Learned from the 2012 Presidential Election
A prayer for lighting a Yarzeit Candle on World AIDS DAY
Below is a link for a prayer for lighting a candle for World AIDS Day that I sent to my congregation today Please when… Read More »A prayer for lighting a Yarzeit Candle on World AIDS DAY
Wrestling with AIDS
Parshat Vayishlach/World AIDS DAY Genesis 32:3-36:43 This week on Shabbat we will observe World AIDS Day. We recall so many of our friends and lovers… Read More »Wrestling with AIDS
Will Abbas’ declaration at the UN really matter?
Today is Kaf Tet b’November or the 29th of November. 65 years ago the UN declared a partition in Palestine giving birth to Israel and… Read More »Will Abbas’ declaration at the UN really matter?