Trees for Tu B’shevat
Tu B’shvat higeeyah. Yes, Tu B’shvat is here. Today is the 15th of the month of Shevat. One of the New Year’s of Jewish tradition.… Read More »Trees for Tu B’shevat
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Who will be the next to recognize an independent Palestinian state? – Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News
This is an article from Ha-aretz. One of Israel’s leading paper. The Palestinian state on the ground is being recognized by nations. Including Russia. Even… Read More »Who will be the next to recognize an independent Palestinian state? – Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News
The Return of Julie!
More music abounds at Kol Ami this coming Shabbat. This Friday night we welcome back singer/songwriter extrodinaire Julie Silver. Julie will co-lead worship with me… Read More »The Return of Julie!
Gay Golden Globes
It was a very gay night in Hollywood. Okay technically Beverly Hills. The Golden Globes was a night to celebrate Gays and lesbians. With a… Read More »Gay Golden Globes
The Funerals are a changin’
I have been writing lately an occasional series about the changing funeral and burial customs in Judaism. I had planned to write several posts last… Read More »The Funerals are a changin’
King-sized reflections
Shabbat Shalom This weekend is Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend. We celebrate his birth and his amazing contributions to our nation and the world. Here… Read More »King-sized reflections
Are you a Hadassah Lady?
This year the Jewish organization of Hadassah turns 100! It was founded by Henrietta Szold in 1912! And its work is dedicated to Israel, Jewish… Read More »Are you a Hadassah Lady?
Is it time to amend the 2nd amendment?
I have written about hate speech before. I wrote about it last spring when the tea party was gaining steam and they used a kind… Read More »Is it time to amend the 2nd amendment?
Funeral details for Debbie Friedman
The funeral for Debbie Friedman will be held Tuesday January 11 at 11 am at Temple Beth Sholom in Santa Ana, California. Temple Beth Sholom… Read More »Funeral details for Debbie Friedman
The Day the Music stopped
What a sad weekend. The tragic shooting of Rep. Giffords in Arizona and the deaths of so many people in Tuscon coupled with the passing… Read More »The Day the Music stopped