How do we feel God’s Presence?
Parshat Vayetze Genesis 28:10–32:3 Jacob is on the run. He is on the run from his brother Esau who is upset with him because he… Read More »How do we feel God’s Presence?
Rabbi Eger
Is Hamas causing a distraction for Iran?
I have watched with horror the escalating war in the Middle East. I have heard so much from family and friends running to bomb shelters… Read More »Is Hamas causing a distraction for Iran?
Toledot: Is Isaac a Patriarch for all times?
Parshat Toledot Genesis 25:19-28:9 This week’s Torah portion Toledot is about Isaac, the second of our Patriarchs. And yet the Torah portion never really tells… Read More »Toledot: Is Isaac a Patriarch for all times?
How to heal after a divided election?
Please see my latest brief blog piece that appeared on the CNN Belief blog.
Cantor Sharlin helped us all Sing
Today I attended the funeral of one of my teachers, Cantor William Sharlin. He died earlier this week at the age of 92. Cantor Sharlin… Read More »Cantor Sharlin helped us all Sing
The Power of our Ancestors
Parshat Chayei Sarah Genesis 23:1 – 25:18 This past summer I had one of the most powerful spiritual experiences in Israel that I ever had. … Read More »The Power of our Ancestors
is it Really a New Day?
It’s the day after. Romney conceded and Obama gave a rousing speech to his loyalists in Chicago and the nation. But what has really changed?… Read More »is it Really a New Day?
Can you spare a dime?
Hurricane Sandy made herself known. But it will take a lot more than dimes to help put the east coast back together again. After several… Read More »Can you spare a dime?
Global Warming Realities
With the devastation hurricane Sandy has left in its path we ought to once and for all put the questions about Global Warming to rest.… Read More »Global Warming Realities
Anat Hoffman arrested again
My friend and colleague Anat Hoffman director of the Israel Religious Action Center and one of the founder of Women of the Wall (www.womenofthewall.org.il) was… Read More »Anat Hoffman arrested again