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Today marks the 4 year anniversary of Gilad Shalit’s kidnapping by Hamas.  They say he is alive.  But no one can visit him.  Not even… Read More »4 years too long #Gilad

Parshat Balak Numbers 22:2 -25:9 Clarity in communication matters.  In our world when we are so plugged in the pace of our communications can trip… Read More »Talking Donkey and Blessings and Curses

Today I meet with Jewish Communal Service Students. What is that you ask? These are dedicated graduate students who are preparing for careers of service… Read More »Serving the Jewish Community

Saturday night was special.  My great-nephew Alex texted me out of the clear blue sky! He was in town preparing to play a gig.  Alex… Read More »Saturday night special

Happy Father’s Day to all you Dads.  I hope that you get some appreciation for all that you do. Today we demonstrate our love and devotion… Read More »Dad’s Day Demo

Okay I will admit it. I am a baseball snob.  I know I am supposed to be happy that the Lakers won the NBA Championship.… Read More »So What if the Lakers Win

Parshat Chukat Numbers 19:1 – 22:1 This week’s Torah portion, Chukat, is an important turning point in the narrative of our people.  We jump 38… Read More »Kindness needed for Moses, the Rock, the People and God too

So the final arguments are done.  In numerous tweets from the courtroom all agreed that Olson and Boies successfully tore apart the pro-Prop 8 side. … Read More »Stumble, Fumble and Choke

Soon the Jewish Republican Governor of Hawai’i will have to decide to sign or veto the civil union bill on her desk. Linda Lingle has consulted… Read More »Hawaii Needs some Help