Torah commentary on Bo
Parshat Bo Exodus 10:1-13:6 This week’s Torah portion is Bo. The last four plagues descend upon Egypt because of Pharaoh’s obstinacy. He did not want… Read More »Torah commentary on Bo
Rabbi Eger
Etta James A master musician
Etta James died on Friday. She was an amazing master. A beautiful singer that brought delight to so many including me. Her… Read More »Etta James A master musician
Should the 9th circuit rule this week
The Federal Court Case about Prop 8 will be handed down any time now. If so there are plans to gather the day of the… Read More »Should the 9th circuit rule this week
They gave their lives.
Even as the U.S. has pulled out of Iran, there is still a war in Afghanistan. With sadness I report here this week’s military casualties.… Read More »They gave their lives.
The Plagues are Here
Parshat Va-eira Exodus 6:2-9:35 The plagues descend upon Egypt in this week’s Torah portion Va-eira. Six of the ten plagues are described. Moses with… Read More »The Plagues are Here
Calypso #Chanukah
Don’t forget tonight is the fourth candle! Celebrate with me and Kol Ami at Hollywood & Highland in the main courtyard-Calypso Shabbat Chanukah! It will… Read More »Calypso #Chanukah
Restore your Faith
Parshat Mikketz Genesis 41:1-44:17 This week’s Torah Portion Mikketz continues the story of Joseph now in Egypt. This week Joseph rises from the depth of… Read More »Restore your Faith
First Light
Tonight we will light the first light of Chanukah. What is the light of Chanukah? Is it merely the reminder of the oil that wasn’t… Read More »First Light
Holiday Spirit
Well I guess I am finally in the holiday spirit! Between the cold, damp and gloomy weather that reminds me of winters in New York… Read More »Holiday Spirit
Olsen and Boies get Reform Judaism’s Highest Award
Here is the introductory Video about David Boies and Ted Olsen attorneys who took the No on Prop 8 argument to the Federal Courts with… Read More »Olsen and Boies get Reform Judaism’s Highest Award