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The Reform Rabbis Conference ended for another year today. I am always sad to say shalom to the desert. It is so beautiful here nestled… Read More »Shalom to the Desert

Today I had breakfast with Rabbi Gilad Kariv, director of the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism.  The IMPJ is the native Reform Jewish movement of Israel. … Read More »Israel’s Movement for Progressive Judaism

This week’s Torah portion is Shemot, the first of the book of Exodus. Shemot means names.  Because the names of the sons of Jacob are listed… Read More »What’s Your Name?

Ruth Messenger  President of American Jewish World Service sat in my office a couple of months ago to discuss the work of AJWS and particularly its work… Read More »American Jewish World Service and GLBT issues in Africa

What is PARR you ask?  PARR is the Pacific Association of Reform Rabbis.  And our annual conference that takes place each January begins today! And… Read More »PARR Begins Today

Today is Shabbat. Not a bad way to start the secular New Year. Shabbat is time for prayer and reflection. And isn’t this idea of… Read More »Shabbat Shalom

Parshat Vayechi Genesis 47:28 – 50:26 We have come to the final Torah portion of Genesis for 5770. It happens to coincide for the last… Read More »The last word on Genesis-Vayechi

Time is Ticking! The 2009 is counting down quickly.  Are you glad to see the year go? Or has it been a year of blessings?  … Read More »Time is Ticking

Well this week we have much to celebrate! South of the Border marriage for Gays and Lesbians have been making headlines. Mexico City’s mayor gave the… Read More »A South of the Border Marriage Celebration

With the kids on vacation from school, what to do all day with them is an issue.  Fortunately I have a teen-ager that has a… Read More »They Grow Quickly