Parshat Vayehi Genesis 47:28-50:26 We come to the end of the book of Genesis this week. These final chapters are also the final chapters in the lives of Jacob and Joseph. Our patriarch Jacob on his death bed gives a blessing to his sons and to his grandsons Ephraim and Menashe. His blessing to his…Read more »
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A gift of tears: Kol Nidre 5771
Below is my Kol Nidre Sermon for 5771. Tonight-I want to tell you a story. A midrash. Midrash is a form of Jewish story that helps us better understand the Torah, that helps us better understand life. And on this holy night of Kol Nidre, when we seek out God’s forgiveness and the forgiveness of…Read more »
A Miracle takes Patience
Today is a miracle day. We got the call. They found a heart for my son’s father. And we await all the preliminary tests so the transplant can take place. Who knew miracles involved such waiting around? But in this case you want all the team to be ready. And all the t’s crossed and…Read more »