A New Book of the Bible
Parshat Vayikra Leviticus 1:1-6:5 The third book of the Bible begins this week just as we begin the new month of Adar Bet. Leviticus is… Read More »A New Book of the Bible
Rabbi Eger
Award Season
I am so honored and humbled to receive the Human Rights Campaign’s Community Equality Award this coming Saturday night at their annual Los Angeles Dinner!… Read More »Award Season
Season Opener
Mazal tov to the Beverly Hills Normans. Season Opener was Saturday. I am proud to say the son pitched the first five inning –in a… Read More »Season Opener
I tried it
I made it through Shabbat without a Facebook post or a tweet. Wow! I vaguely remember that there was a time before these things were… Read More »I tried it
TURN IT OFF!
This Shabbat is a time to TURN IT OFF. Electronics that is. Jewish communities across North America are participating in Shabbat Unplugged. This is an… Read More »TURN IT OFF!
Open Your Eyes
Parshat Pekude Exodus 38:21 – 40:38 We come to the end of the book of Exodus this week. Often this portion is linked together with… Read More »Open Your Eyes
The Supremes Affirm Free Speech
Today the Supreme Court ruled (8-1) that Fred Phelps and his ilk have the free speech right to protest at a military funeral. Our constitution… Read More »The Supremes Affirm Free Speech
A Cancellation
My Congregation, Kol Ami joined together with many GLBT organizations and the City of West Hollywood to co-sponsor a California speaking tour for Russian GLBT… Read More »A Cancellation
Gifts of Baseball
This past weekend I actually got to watch two innings of a BASEBALL game. Yes spring Training games are underway. I am thrilled. I admit… Read More »Gifts of Baseball
A Wish Can Change Your Life
On Wednesday night of last week I had a wonderful treat. Gahl Sasson taught a wonderful introductory class on Kabbalah at Kol Ami. He is… Read More »A Wish Can Change Your Life