Assimilation and Chanukah
Chanukah is anything but a child’s holiday. Oh we have made it into a time for children with presents, and dreidles and silly Chanukah songs.… Read More »Assimilation and Chanukah
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Let It Shine Let It Shine Let It Shine
For the second night of Chanukah we should think about the idea of “pirsum et haMitzvah” The commandment to publicize or promote the the lighting… Read More »Let It Shine Let It Shine Let It Shine
The Courage of Chanukah
Tonight is the first night of Chanukah. I wish each of you a light filled week of miracles. My teacher Rabbi David Hartman z’l… Read More »The Courage of Chanukah
David Saperstein Wins Confirmation to Religious Freedom Post by 61-35 Senate Vote
Mazal Tov to a true Jewish Hero! Rabbi David Saperstein has become the first non-Christian to be an ambassador for Religious Freedom! Read more by… Read More »David Saperstein Wins Confirmation to Religious Freedom Post by 61-35 Senate Vote
What Does Judaism Say About LGBT People? | Advocate.com
Here is my interview in the Advocate. Although they got some facts wrong. My Ordination year is wrong—it is HUC-JIR 1988. I came out publicly… Read More »What Does Judaism Say About LGBT People? | Advocate.com
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. Nov. 20. For the last 18 years this day has been dedicated to the memory of all those… Read More »Transgender Day of Remembrance
The busy little ant and the synagogue
A busy little ant traveled days and distances in search of treasures that might benefit all in the colony. One day while out foraging the… Read More »The busy little ant and the synagogue
Awaken My Soul: A sermon for Erev Rosh Hashanah
Shana Tovah Wow! Wasn’t this something. Thank you Cantor and Jeremy and the Kol Ami New Year’s Band for such an uplifting beginning to our… Read More »Awaken My Soul: A sermon for Erev Rosh Hashanah
Sex and the Jews
This is an important Review of the New book The Sacred Encounter: Jewish Perspectives on Sexuality. It is edited by Rabbi Dr. Lisa Grushcow of… Read More »Sex and the Jews
A Remembrance of Steven Satloff
The news seems grim. With deep sadness another journalist is murdered by ISIS. This time we mourn Steven Satloff who was beheaded in a horrific… Read More »A Remembrance of Steven Satloff