In Praise of Brave Women
Parshat Shemot Exodus 1:1-6:1 We begin an entirely new book of the Bible this week. This is the story of the Jewish people’s enslavement in… Read More »In Praise of Brave Women
Rabbi Eger
A New Day
Today President Obama will sign the bill into law ending the heinous Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Policy of our armed forces. (This is supposed to… Read More »A New Day
The Rain
Each day during the winter season we pray Mashiv Haruach u’morid ha-gashem-who makes the wind to blow and the rains to fall. We are seeing… Read More »The Rain
Making Music
I had the privilege of attending the Gay Men’s Chorus of LA Holiday Concert this weekend. Yes I know the rabbi enjoyed the Christmas music.… Read More »Making Music
DADT Done but we’re still dreamin’
Yesterday was a day of historic proportions. With the fall and repeal of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy brought a measure of hope and… Read More »DADT Done but we’re still dreamin’
DADT Vote in
They did it. Well I think Lieberman did it. 63-33 on a cloture vote which moves repeal of DADT forward to certification by the… Read More »DADT Vote in
DADT VOTE!
The Senate is scheduled to vote today on the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell and the Dream Act. They are debating now. I hope… Read More »DADT VOTE!
The blessing of hope
Parshat Vayehi Genesis 47:28-50:26 We come to the end of the book of Genesis this week. These final chapters are also the final chapters in… Read More »The blessing of hope
Help Us Win!
I am proud to say my blog is one of the finalists in the URJ Techie Awards. My blog along with our congregational Twitter address… Read More »Help Us Win!
Dan Choi my hero. Say a prayer.
Please pray for my friend Lt. Dan Choi. American hero. Activist for truth and justice. Dan has dedicated his life to our country and its… Read More »Dan Choi my hero. Say a prayer.