Martini Judaism
I was so pleased to join my colleague Rabbi Jeff Salkin on his podcast “Martini Judaism” the other day with my wonderful co-author Rev. Dr.… Read More »Martini Judaism
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Pride Inside: A Discussion of Queer Spirituality
My new book Mishkan Ga’avah: Where Pride Dwells- A Celebration of LGBTQ Jewish Life and Ritual (CCAR PRESS, 2020) was celebrated with a book launch… Read More »Pride Inside: A Discussion of Queer Spirituality
It’s here!!!!
To say I am a bit excited is an understatement. But it arrived yesterday! “Gender and Religious Leadership: Women Rabbis, Pastors and Ministers, my new… Read More »It’s here!!!!
FIGHT ON
My time as an undergraduate student at the University of Southern California was an important part of my life. I was only there for two… Read More »FIGHT ON
Letter to the THE TASK FORCE
(I haven’t written yet about the fiasco at the NGLTF’s Creating Change ’16 Conference in Chicago last week). I am frankly still processing the outrageous… Read More »Letter to the THE TASK FORCE
Anti-Muslim Bigotry
We released this statement on behalf of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (the oldest and largest rabbinical organization in North American which I have… Read More »Anti-Muslim Bigotry
Have Character-A New Year Hope
My sermon from Rosh Hashanah Morning 5776 on the ideal of Character.
On America’s Journey for Justice with Glory/Oseh Shalom
My Kol Nidre sermon from 5776 on Racism, White Privilege, America’s Journey for Justice.
Planting Seeds…. a Sermon for Rosh Hashanah Morning
The following is my Rosh Hashanah Morning Sermon for 5776 Shana Tov. Boker Tov. Good morning and Happy New Year everyone. Character. It is the… Read More »Planting Seeds…. a Sermon for Rosh Hashanah Morning
My Prayer today and Everyday
I just came from Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Interfaith Prayer Breakfast at the official LA Mayor’s residence, Getty House. It is a beautiful grand home with… Read More »My Prayer today and Everyday