Posted by in fatih, judaism, multi-faith, Religion, Uncategorized My time as an undergraduate student at the University of Southern California was an important part of my life. I was only there for two years–my junior and senior year of college but it left an indelible imprint on my life. Here is an article published today on the USC Dornsife Website (Liberal Arts) featuring…Read more »
(I haven’t written yet about the fiasco at the NGLTF’s Creating Change ’16 Conference in Chicago last week). I am frankly still processing the outrageous Antisemitism displayed there and the lack of The Task Force’s ability to create safe space. There is much to be said about what happened. But here is a letter sent…Read more »
Posted by in fatih, judaism, multi-faith, politics, Racism, Religion, tikkun olam, Uncategorized We released this statement on behalf of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (the oldest and largest rabbinical organization in North American which I have the privilege of serving as President) today in response to the despicable and deplorable statements made by a political candidate. CCAR Statement Condemning Anti-Muslim Bigotry Tuesday, December 8, 2015 The…Read more »
Posted by in fatih, High Holy Days, judaism, multi-faith, Religion, Sermon My sermon from Rosh Hashanah Morning 5776 on the ideal of Character.
Posted by in judaism, politics, tikkun olam I am a feminist. That means I try to promote women and access by women to great jobs, great education, and full liberty and equality in my faith and in civil society. It doesn’t mean – I hate men. I love men! I care about men. I want them to care about me too. Feminism…Read more »
Posted by in glbt, Israel, judaism, tikkun olam This is a wonderful article written in the Jewish Journal. I am proud to share it with you about my upcoming term as President of the CCAR. Rabbi Denise Eger seeks to open doors wider to all Jews.
Posted by in glbt, judaism, tikkun olam, Torah Commentary Here is my interview in the Advocate. Although they got some facts wrong. My Ordination year is wrong—it is HUC-JIR 1988. I came out publicly in 1988 What Does Judaism Say About LGBT People? | Advocate.com.
