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What has become increasingly apparent in the week following the violence aboard the Turkish ship Mavi Marmara between so-called activists and Israeli naval seals is that there… Read More »Inviting You

Parshat Shelach Numbers 13:1-15:41 They have reached the Promised Land. Okay. The Children of Israel not only reach the Promised Land this week, Moses sends… Read More »Banish those fears and live in abundance!

Here is a beautiful post by my colleague and friend Rabbi Paul Kipnes of Or Ami Synagogue. He writes about the flotilla incident and calls… Read More »Levelheadedness from my friend Rabbi Kipnes

Israel may be technically right according to Maritime law.  They had the “right” to board the ship. They had the “right” to make the Turkish ship… Read More »Paintball on the High Seas

  What really happened on the high seas when Israeli forces boarded a Turkish ship that was trying to break the blockade of Gaza?  It… Read More »What happened on the High Seas?

What is Memorial Day? Just an excuse for BBQ? A Day off? No, this is day to remember those who gave their lives in defense… Read More »Memorial Day Prayer

Traditionally Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer.  I know the vernal equinox in June is the actual date the season really begins.… Read More »Is it the Start of Summer

There was some success this week over ending the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell oppressive policy! The Senate Armed Services Committee voted for the compromise 16-12. … Read More »#DADT Not Over Yet