October is #LGBT History Month-click on the video
October is LGBT History Month. I am honored to have been chosen one of the ICONS of this year’s LGBT History month by the Equality… Read More »October is #LGBT History Month-click on the video
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Happy 5772
I want to wish you a very Happy New Years day. Tonight the month of Tishrei arrives and so does 5772 of the Jewish calendar.… Read More »Happy 5772
No Status Apologies
We are entering the last hours of 5771. And soon the Jewish New Year will be here. I am fascinated by the number of posts… Read More »No Status Apologies
A Taste of Judaism
Are you curious about Judaism? Ever want to know about Judaism? Gone to a lot of Bar Mitzvahs and been intrigued with the rituals? Shared… Read More »A Taste of Judaism
Thank You LA Magazine and Wendy Greuel
Thank you to Los Angeles Magazine and Wendy Greuel. Wendy, Los Angeles City Controller named me as one of her four nominees to LA Magazine’s… Read More »Thank You LA Magazine and Wendy Greuel
Selichot
Saturday night is Selichot. It is the way we really make sure that we have done some of the initial preparations of our spirit and… Read More »Selichot
Return-Nitazvim
Parshat Nitzavim-Vayelech Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30 We always read Parshat Nitzavim on the Shabbat before Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. This short double Torah portion echoes… Read More »Return-Nitazvim
Celebration Day
Today is a celebration day. Don’t Ask Don’t Tell is officially over as a policy of the US Military. In place since 1993, this discriminatory… Read More »Celebration Day
Exasperated Parenting
For all the exasperated parents of teenagers-me included here is a Shabbat prayer: Dear God Grant me patience, kindness and understanding. Grant me patience, kindness… Read More »Exasperated Parenting
Pisces Moon
The astrology columns tell me today’s full moon is in Pisces. I have no idea what that really means. I know it’s supposed to have… Read More »Pisces Moon