How do we feel God’s Presence?
Parshat Vayetze Genesis 28:10–32:3 Jacob is on the run. He is on the run from his brother Esau who is upset with him because he… Read More »How do we feel God’s Presence?
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Is Hamas causing a distraction for Iran?
I have watched with horror the escalating war in the Middle East. I have heard so much from family and friends running to bomb shelters… Read More »Is Hamas causing a distraction for Iran?
How to heal after a divided election?
Please see my latest brief blog piece that appeared on the CNN Belief blog.
Cantor Sharlin helped us all Sing
Today I attended the funeral of one of my teachers, Cantor William Sharlin. He died earlier this week at the age of 92. Cantor Sharlin… Read More »Cantor Sharlin helped us all Sing
Can you spare a dime?
Hurricane Sandy made herself known. But it will take a lot more than dimes to help put the east coast back together again. After several… Read More »Can you spare a dime?
Global Warming Realities
With the devastation hurricane Sandy has left in its path we ought to once and for all put the questions about Global Warming to rest.… Read More »Global Warming Realities
Anat Hoffman arrested again
My friend and colleague Anat Hoffman director of the Israel Religious Action Center and one of the founder of Women of the Wall (www.womenofthewall.org.il) was… Read More »Anat Hoffman arrested again
Like A Bridge Over Troubled Water
Here is my Erev Rosh Hashanah Sermon dealing with the future of the Synagogue and the renewal of Faith that is needed. This was given… Read More »Like A Bridge Over Troubled Water
We Remember Matthew
Remember today Matthew Shephard who died on October 12, 1998 after a brutal beating on October 7, 1998. He was left for dead, tied to… Read More »We Remember Matthew
The California Ballot Initiatives
The Jewish holy days are over for awhile and we take a deep breath into the New Year! I hope the holy days were meaningful… Read More »The California Ballot Initiatives