TURN IT OFF!
This Shabbat is a time to TURN IT OFF. Electronics that is. Jewish communities across North America are participating in Shabbat Unplugged. This is an… Read More »TURN IT OFF!
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The Supremes Affirm Free Speech
Today the Supreme Court ruled (8-1) that Fred Phelps and his ilk have the free speech right to protest at a military funeral. Our constitution… Read More »The Supremes Affirm Free Speech
A Wish Can Change Your Life
On Wednesday night of last week I had a wonderful treat. Gahl Sasson taught a wonderful introductory class on Kabbalah at Kol Ami. He is… Read More »A Wish Can Change Your Life
Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Wisdom!
One of the most asked questions that I get as a rabbi is “What is the Kabbalah and how can I learn more?” The mystical… Read More »Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Wisdom!
On Wisconsin
A blizzard hit Wisconsin. Yes there is weather. But the storm we have been seeing in the capital there is a different kind of blizzard.… Read More »On Wisconsin
The Myth that Thrives
Yesterday was the birthday of Abner Doubleday. Gen Doubleday was a Civil War Hero but he is the mythic founder of baseball. His name often… Read More »The Myth that Thrives
Julie Silver Sings again!
Once again I am so proud and honored that singer/songwriter and all around amazing Tweeter Julie Silver will help Kol Ami celebrate Shabbat again. (You… Read More »Julie Silver Sings again!
Cross Talk
Tonight at the Luxe Hotel on Sunset just off the 405, The Jewish Federation and the Southern California Board of Rabbis will sponsor a wonderful… Read More »Cross Talk
Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day. Don’t forget to tell the ones you love–that you love them. I know it is not really a Jewish holiday. It… Read More »Valentine’s Day
Liberal Denominations Face Crisis as Rabbis Rebel, Numbers Shrink – Forward.com
This article in the Jewish Daily Forward captures the problems within the liberal denominations of Reform, Conservative and Reconstructionist Judaism as they reconfigure of a… Read More »Liberal Denominations Face Crisis as Rabbis Rebel, Numbers Shrink – Forward.com