More on Synagogue Life
There are some ins and outs of synagogue life that are a bit unwritten. In an earlier generation of synagogue members there were traditions of… Read More »More on Synagogue Life
Rabbi Eger
A Spiritual Quest -Lech Lecha
Parshat Lech Lecha Genesis 12:1-17:27 The story of the Jewish people begins this week as the Bible introduces us to Abram and Sarai. These are… Read More »A Spiritual Quest -Lech Lecha
DADT DEAD-Let’s play Taps
Oh my goodness. Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, the heinous military policy that dehumanized some of our country’s finest soldiers simply because they were gay men… Read More »DADT DEAD-Let’s play Taps
Synagogue Etiquette, culture and knowing the ropes
There are lots of folks who have never belonged to a synagogue community. And in their spiritual journey they seek out the benefits of belonging… Read More »Synagogue Etiquette, culture and knowing the ropes
A culture of anti-gay violence and National Coming Out Day
The descriptions are horrific. The anti-gay gang that was arrested in New York for the brutal attacks on three people pushed homophobia and anti-gay violence… Read More »A culture of anti-gay violence and National Coming Out Day
Post Season Joy
The Playoffs are rockin’ in earnest. Halliday’s no-hitter. Lincecum’s 14k’s. The Yankees usual dominance. The post season of Major League Baseball is in literally full… Read More »Post Season Joy
Register to vote then do it
It is approaching fast. That is the deadline to register to vote in the November election. Here is California we are voting not only for… Read More »Register to vote then do it
A midrash about Noah
Shabbat Noach Genesis 6:9-11:2 A Midrash: The earth became a wicked place. People were harsh to one another. They spoke cruelly. They stole from one… Read More »A midrash about Noah
Julie Silver Sings at Kol Ami
I am so thrilled that this year the very awesome, talented and spiritual Julie Silver will be celebrating Shabbat at Kol Ami with me. Julie… Read More »Julie Silver Sings at Kol Ami
Bullying in New Jersey
This is a letter to the Publisher of the Jewish Standard who recently succumbed to pressure from the Orthodox community to retract gay and lesbian… Read More »Bullying in New Jersey