Legacy of Memory
Yesterday I spoke at the State Capitol in Sacramento. I had the privilege of giving both the invocation as guest chaplain and giving the keynote… Read More »Legacy of Memory
Rabbi Eger
Today in Sacramento
Today in Sacramento I am delivering a keynote address to a special session of our Assembly and Senate. Today is the annual Holocaust Memorial Observance. … Read More »Today in Sacramento
Walking for Congo
Today we at Kol Ami are joining with other congregations and individuals across Los Angeles to Walk in the annual Jewish World Watch Walk to… Read More »Walking for Congo
Honoring those who gave their lives for Israel
Sunday night begins Israel’s memorial day-Yom HaZikaron. It is a day of solemn memorial in Israel. Not the American Memorial day at all. The sirens… Read More »Honoring those who gave their lives for Israel
The Tea Party Language
On Thursday I had the opportunity to be a part of the a gathering that questioned the language of the Tea Party. At All Saint’s… Read More »The Tea Party Language
The ick factor and the Torah portion
Tazria/Metzora Leviticus 12:1-15:33 This week’s double Torah portion Tazria/Metzora describes spiritual defilement by means of child birth, physical ailment, and discharges of both semen and… Read More »The ick factor and the Torah portion
Words from the Rabbi of Beit Warszaw
On Monday I wrote about the death of the Polish President and many Polish government leaders in the tragic plane crash over last weekend. On… Read More »Words from the Rabbi of Beit Warszaw
Afraid of an immigrant? Tea Party movement is
Last week I met with Congressman Xavier Beccera (D, Ca-31). He called a small group of faith leaders together to talk about Immigration Reform. He is… Read More »Afraid of an immigrant? Tea Party movement is
Polish President was elected on the backs of gay people
The Polish President, Lech Kaczynski and his wife Maria died in a terrible and tragic crash. Many government leaders and staff were with him. 96 people… Read More »Polish President was elected on the backs of gay people
from the edge of death to life
Today is a confluence of important moments. It is Yom Hashoa. Day of Holocaust Remembrance in the Jewish calendar. And so the brutality and cruelty… Read More »from the edge of death to life