A Talmud Teacher in the Knesset?
This is a reprint of the article in the Jewish Week about new MK Ruth Calderon who was number 13 on the Yesh Atid list… Read More »A Talmud Teacher in the Knesset?
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Keep women’s healthcare strong!
Yesterday we marked the 40th anniversary of Roe v Wade, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal in this country. Since that… Read More »Keep women’s healthcare strong!
Inclusion
Yesterday’s Inauguration of President Obama was stirring on many levels. First to see the transfer of power calmly and the oath of office administered by… Read More »Inclusion
How do you live the Emancipation Proclamation?
The Emancipation Proclamation is 150 years old this month. On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln made a bold move in the midst of… Read More »How do you live the Emancipation Proclamation?
When will the gun violence stop?
Today we see that another tragic shooting took place. This time in an elementary school outside of Hartford, Connecticut. Earlier this week Cal State Fullerton… Read More »When will the gun violence stop?
Light filled Chanukah!
I want to wish each of you a light filled Chanukah. I hope you will extend your inner light to someone else this year. A… Read More »Light filled Chanukah!
Wrestling with AIDS
Parshat Vayishlach/World AIDS DAY Genesis 32:3-36:43 This week on Shabbat we will observe World AIDS Day. We recall so many of our friends and lovers… Read More »Wrestling with AIDS
Will Abbas’ declaration at the UN really matter?
Today is Kaf Tet b’November or the 29th of November. 65 years ago the UN declared a partition in Palestine giving birth to Israel and… Read More »Will Abbas’ declaration at the UN really matter?
Will you Make your voice heard on Pluralism in Israel?
Please join with me Monday night at 7 pm at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills for an important discussion on Pluralism in Israel. This is… Read More »Will you Make your voice heard on Pluralism in Israel?
What prayer will you say at Thanksgiving dinner?
Today is Thanksgiving here in the States. It is a time for family and friends to gather around a festive holiday meal. That meal, traditionally… Read More »What prayer will you say at Thanksgiving dinner?