A Benediction for Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur
This past week I had the great honor of giving the benediction at the in district swearing in of our new California State Assembly member… Read More »A Benediction for Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur
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What’s in a Name?
Last week the World Union for Progressive Judaism published my commentary on Parshat Shemot, the first Torah portion in the book of Exodus. Here is… Read More »What’s in a Name?
Queer Theology Podcast
I was honored to appear on this episode of the Queer Theology podcast with Brian G. Murphy and Father Shannon TL Kearns! Give a listen
Aseh l’cha Rav, Aseh L’cha Chaver: Get Yourself a Teacher, and Find a study Partner
My second day of Rosh Hashanah sermon continues my theme of reviewing the seven most important sermons that I have given through the years. As… Read More »Aseh l’cha Rav, Aseh L’cha Chaver: Get Yourself a Teacher, and Find a study Partner
Kadima: Forward
This Rosh Hashanah is my last as the Senior Rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami as I will retire next July 2023. Here is my sermon… Read More »Kadima: Forward
Honored
I was so honored to be selected by Ben Gurion University of the Negev in Israel to receive an honorary doctorate. It was truly moving… Read More »Honored
A invocation for Yom Hashoa
This is the invocation I gave for the Yom HaShoa, Holocaust Remembrance, Ceremony on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the Holocaust Museum of Los Angeles:… Read More »A invocation for Yom Hashoa
Recognition
It is humbling to have your work over the life of one’s career recognized for the impact you have made. I am always a little… Read More »Recognition
Torah Commentary on Parshat Tetzaveh
I recently wrote a commentary on Parshat Tetzaveh (Exodus 27:20–30:10) for the World Union of Progressive Judaism. But they also made a video of it!… Read More »Torah Commentary on Parshat Tetzaveh
ThereFore Choose Life: Choose Resilience
Here is my Rosh Hashanah Sermon from 5782 This past year, has been very traumatic for all of us. More than 625, 000 Americans dead… Read More »ThereFore Choose Life: Choose Resilience