No More Slaves says the Torah
Parshat Mishpatim Exodus 21:1 -4:18 This week’s portion Mishpatim according to tradition is the continuation of the commandments God gave to the Children of Israel. … Read More »No More Slaves says the Torah
Rabbi Eger
Budget cuts hurt real people
California is facing a dire budget for the new year. Governor Brown has had no choice but to drastically cut everything from Mental health to… Read More »Budget cuts hurt real people
Ten Responsibilities
Today on Shabbat we contemplate the meaning of commandment. What does it mean to be commanded in this day and age? Of course the Torah… Read More »Ten Responsibilities
See yourself there!
Parshat Yitro Exodus 18:1-20:23 Who would have thought that after the miracle of the crossing of the Reed Sea that God would follow up with… Read More »See yourself there!
Trees for Tu B’shevat
Tu B’shvat higeeyah. Yes, Tu B’shvat is here. Today is the 15th of the month of Shevat. One of the New Year’s of Jewish tradition.… Read More »Trees for Tu B’shevat
Who will be the next to recognize an independent Palestinian state? – Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News
This is an article from Ha-aretz. One of Israel’s leading paper. The Palestinian state on the ground is being recognized by nations. Including Russia. Even… Read More »Who will be the next to recognize an independent Palestinian state? – Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News
The Return of Julie!
More music abounds at Kol Ami this coming Shabbat. This Friday night we welcome back singer/songwriter extrodinaire Julie Silver. Julie will co-lead worship with me… Read More »The Return of Julie!
Gay Golden Globes
It was a very gay night in Hollywood. Okay technically Beverly Hills. The Golden Globes was a night to celebrate Gays and lesbians. With a… Read More »Gay Golden Globes
The Funerals are a changin’
I have been writing lately an occasional series about the changing funeral and burial customs in Judaism. I had planned to write several posts last… Read More »The Funerals are a changin’
King-sized reflections
Shabbat Shalom This weekend is Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend. We celebrate his birth and his amazing contributions to our nation and the world. Here… Read More »King-sized reflections