Parshat Vayigash Genesis 44:18 -47:27 By: Rabbi Denise L. Eger After Joseph reveals himself to his brothers and they embrace with a tearful reunion… Read More »Rabbi’s Torah Commentary Vayigash and Christmas
Grandparenting is supposed to be the height and joy of life. I have seen grandparents who dote on their grandchildren and take much pride and joy in their… Read More »What the Grandfather Did
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Jewish tradition teaches us that the mitzvah (the responsibility) of visiting the sick is one of the ten most important ideals. We learn this from… Read More »On Visiting the Hospital….
My good friend the Hon. John Perez (D-A46) emerged victorious from Democratic Caucus in the California State Assembly. Knocking out Hon. Kevin De Leon (D-A45), Perez… Read More »The Future Speaker
Tonight at a Chanukah party (I know. Chanukah was over at sunset on Saturday but the hostess wanted to have a Chanukah party anyway. At… Read More »When the Saints Go Marching In
Parshat Miketz Genesis 41:1 – 44:27 Rabbi Denise L. Eger This week’s portion is Parshat Miketz and it is read this year on the last night and day of… Read More »Parshat Miketz: Joseph and the last night of Chanukah
Music and singing are a big part of my spirituality. I am lifted up by the melodies new and old whether for Shabbat or for… Read More »Sing me a song on night Seven
On the sixth night and day of Chanukah we think about the wonders of lakes and sufganiot. Latkes are traditionally potato pancakes but can also be made out… Read More »A Sixth Healthy Light for Chanukah
Tonight we light candle five of Eight! The glow of the Chanukiah gets brighter with each passing day. One of the interesting parts of Chanukah… Read More »Night Five of Eight