Anger, Sodom and Gemorrah and Islamophobia
Parshat Vayera Genesis 18:1 – 22:24 There is so much anger in the world. Frank Rich in a recent New York Times’ Op-Ed, “The… Read More »Anger, Sodom and Gemorrah and Islamophobia
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Are you wearing purple?
Today is wear purple day. It was chosen as a day to show solidarity and memorial for those glbt youth who committed suicide… Read More »Are you wearing purple?
Women write a Torah!
Torah scrolls are sacred. Beautifully calligraphied, they contain the story of the ancient Israelites and our sacred account of the covenant with God. Torah scrolls… Read More »Women write a Torah!
Time for a cure
Today thousands of people will walk the streets of West Hollywood to raise money for Aids Project Los Angeles (APLA). This is an important act… Read More »Time for a cure
The Most Powerful Women
The list is in. This is the list of the Most Powerful Women in the World. It is refreshing to see a list of women… Read More »The Most Powerful Women
More on Synagogue Life
There are some ins and outs of synagogue life that are a bit unwritten. In an earlier generation of synagogue members there were traditions of… Read More »More on Synagogue Life
A Spiritual Quest -Lech Lecha
Parshat Lech Lecha Genesis 12:1-17:27 The story of the Jewish people begins this week as the Bible introduces us to Abram and Sarai. These are… Read More »A Spiritual Quest -Lech Lecha
Synagogue Etiquette, culture and knowing the ropes
There are lots of folks who have never belonged to a synagogue community. And in their spiritual journey they seek out the benefits of belonging… Read More »Synagogue Etiquette, culture and knowing the ropes
A culture of anti-gay violence and National Coming Out Day
The descriptions are horrific. The anti-gay gang that was arrested in New York for the brutal attacks on three people pushed homophobia and anti-gay violence… Read More »A culture of anti-gay violence and National Coming Out Day
Post Season Joy
The Playoffs are rockin’ in earnest. Halliday’s no-hitter. Lincecum’s 14k’s. The Yankees usual dominance. The post season of Major League Baseball is in literally full… Read More »Post Season Joy