Shabbat building
Parshat Vayakhel Exodus 35:1-38:20 This week in our Torah we read Vayahkel. It seems as if it is a repetition of the earlier instructions and… Read More »Shabbat building
Rabbi Eger
No More Doma Defense
President Obama and the Justice Department have finally come to their senses. Yesterday they announced they would no longer defend the Defense of Marriage Act… Read More »No More Doma Defense
Beck is Out of Control
Glenn Beck is out of control. Besides hurling epithets and calling people he disagrees with Nazis, Beck is denigrating Reform Judaism and Reform Rabbis. Here… Read More »Beck is Out of Control
Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Wisdom!
One of the most asked questions that I get as a rabbi is “What is the Kabbalah and how can I learn more?” The mystical… Read More »Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Wisdom!
On Wisconsin
A blizzard hit Wisconsin. Yes there is weather. But the storm we have been seeing in the capital there is a different kind of blizzard.… Read More »On Wisconsin
The Myth that Thrives
Yesterday was the birthday of Abner Doubleday. Gen Doubleday was a Civil War Hero but he is the mythic founder of baseball. His name often… Read More »The Myth that Thrives
PLAY BALL
I resisted all week. But cannot do so any longer! Baseball Season is here!! Hooray! Pitchers and catchers reported this week to Florida and… Read More »PLAY BALL
A Divine Mulligan
Parshat Ki Tissa Exodus 31:1-34:34 There are not too many times in life one gets a “do over”. Except in golf! On the golf course… Read More »A Divine Mulligan
Julie Silver Sings again!
Once again I am so proud and honored that singer/songwriter and all around amazing Tweeter Julie Silver will help Kol Ami celebrate Shabbat again. (You… Read More »Julie Silver Sings again!
Cross Talk
Tonight at the Luxe Hotel on Sunset just off the 405, The Jewish Federation and the Southern California Board of Rabbis will sponsor a wonderful… Read More »Cross Talk