Health Care under fire again
Judge Roger Vinson, Federal Judge, says ruling against Health Care Law is unconstitutional. He says the government can’t compel people to buy health care and… Read More »Health Care under fire again
Rabbi Eger
More on Funeral Etiquette
I have had a lot of comments and messages regarding my ongoing series on Funeral and synagogue etiquette. Seems like a lot of people really… Read More »More on Funeral Etiquette
A new read of Exodus
One of the most powerful classes I have ever experienced was Monday in Jerusalem. Our teacher Micah Goodman presented a new way to think about… Read More »A new read of Exodus
#Egyptian plague
Egypt is in turmoil. The scenes of the protesters, tanks and fighter jets in the modern/ancient city are amazing. Imagine if we had CNN and… Read More »#Egyptian plague
Walking Jerusalem
Each time I come back to Jerusalem this place tugs at me. The first time I lived here I didn’t have the easiest time. It… Read More »Walking Jerusalem
Mourning a great hero
More hatred. It is everywhere. This Shabbat I am mourning the death of David Kato. He was a Ugandan human rights activist who worked to… Read More »Mourning a great hero
A Rabbi for Human Rights.
Greetings from Yerushalyim! I am have started my week at the Shalom Hartman Institute. But on my first night here I have had an opportunity… Read More »A Rabbi for Human Rights.
What can you do with 200 million dollars?
Read this report. The GAO reported that more the 193 million (yes MILLION) dollars to discharge over 3000 gays and lesbian from the military. Can… Read More »What can you do with 200 million dollars?
Is she Jewish enough? Are you?
It is comforting to follow the progress of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords better known as “Gabby”. Following the shooting in Arizona she is now in Houston,… Read More »Is she Jewish enough? Are you?
Israel bound
Today I am off to study at my winter Rabbinic Session at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. As some of you know I am… Read More »Israel bound