Law Firm Caves but Clement continues
Here’s a DOMA update and flash–the law firm hired by Speaker Boehner to defend the Defense of Marriage Act in the increasing number of federal… Read More »Law Firm Caves but Clement continues
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7 or 8
Today is the last day of Pesach. The Torah tells us to celebrate Passover for seven days. Reform Jews and all Israeli Jews will… Read More »7 or 8
Tweeting Torah to the Top
As many of you know I hope I am an avid Tweeter. I love the short form of Twitter messages and tweet daily. You can… Read More »Tweeting Torah to the Top
Earth day is Every Day
Today is Earth Day. You will hear a lot of emphasis on caring for our planet, recycling, energy reduction including reducing your own carbon footprint.… Read More »Earth day is Every Day
Waiting Jews
Passover Rabbi Denise L. Eger This week we celebrate the amazing festival of Passover! The special Torah reading for this week’s Shabbat is Ex 33:12-34:26. … Read More »Waiting Jews
Boehner’s Folly
The Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner has decided that the House will defend DOMA-the Defense of Marriage Act. He has authorized up… Read More »Boehner’s Folly
Are You Down for the Count?
Happy Passover one and all. I hope your Seder was joyful and yummy too. Tonight many will celebrate a second seder but what makes tonight… Read More »Are You Down for the Count?
Human Traffic
Tonight Jews will sit down to the Seder meal. The service at the table will try to bring about order out of the chaos of… Read More »Human Traffic
Fruit Compote
There were a number of special recipes that I used to make that just screamed Passover. One was stewed fruit compote. Prunes, apricots and… Read More »Fruit Compote
Leviticus doesn’t talk about gay people
Parshat Achrei Mot Leviticus 16:1-18:30 Each year when we come to this week’s Torah portion, Achrei Mot I think about the violence that has been… Read More »Leviticus doesn’t talk about gay people