MLK Goes to Washington
This weekend is the dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr monument in our Nation’s Capitol. It is also the anniversary of his “I Have… Read More »MLK Goes to Washington
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We need Shabbat Peace
With Shabbat soon here-let us pray for a respite from the terror that struck Israel yesterday. More than 15 rockets hit southern Israel following the… Read More »We need Shabbat Peace
The Mystical Meaning of the Hebrew Letters
Tonight we begin an amazing three week class with Kabbalist Gahl Sasson. I want to invite everyone in the LA area to study with this… Read More »The Mystical Meaning of the Hebrew Letters
Suggestions for Calm?
There is so much unrest and dis-ease in the world. London has been in flames and chaos and turmoil. Food is running out in Somalia… Read More »Suggestions for Calm?
Prayer community
What makes a worshiping community? Is it the Rabbi and Cantor “presenting” services each time? Or is it a group of committed people who come sincerely together… Read More »Prayer community
The Ten Commandments Round 2
Parshat V’Etchanan Deuteronomy 3:23 -7:11 Rabbi Denise L. Eger This week’s Shabbat is known as Shabbat Nachamu- the Sabbath of Comfort or… Read More »The Ten Commandments Round 2
Oneness today and every day
Thinking today about the Shema prayer. It is in this week’s portion, Veetchanan in Deuteronomy. Hear O Israel Adonai is Your God, Adonai is One.… Read More »Oneness today and every day
The 9th of Av
On this 9th of Av, Jewish national day of mourning the tragedies that befell our people, I take pride in our accomplishments. We are a… Read More »The 9th of Av
Rabban Yochanan Ben Zakkai
Here is a wonderful story of redemption for Tisha B’av Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai Saves Torah Annette Labovitz The three-year Roman siege of Yerushalayim portended… Read More »Rabban Yochanan Ben Zakkai
Existence: Why is there a universe? – something from nothing
This is a fascinating article from New scientist magazine about the origins of the universe. It asks scientific questions that religious folks have been asking… Read More »Existence: Why is there a universe? – something from nothing