Martini Judaism
I was so pleased to join my colleague Rabbi Jeff Salkin on his podcast “Martini Judaism” the other day with my wonderful co-author Rev. Dr.… Read More »Martini Judaism
LGBT
Jewish community reacts to the Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage | Nation | Jewish Journal
See mu we my comments on our big win at the Supreme Court Amazing Love does win and Justice too! Jewish community… Read More »Jewish community reacts to the Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage | Nation | Jewish Journal
What Does Judaism Say About LGBT People? | Advocate.com
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… Read More »What Does Judaism Say About LGBT People? | Advocate.com
L.A. Panel Features Prominent Pro-LGBT Religious Figures | Advocate.com
Here is an article from the Advocate about the Panel I was on discussing Religion and LGBTQ Equality. It was a very provocative and… Read More »L.A. Panel Features Prominent Pro-LGBT Religious Figures | Advocate.com
On Being Honored for LGBT heritage Month
This was my speech before the Los Angeles City Council on Friday May 30, 2014 as I had the privilege of being honored as a… Read More »On Being Honored for LGBT heritage Month
Joe Biden and LGBTQ community
Our Vice-president Joe Biden recently spoke at the Los Angeles gala of the Human Rights Campaign. Here is my take on his keynote as published… Read More »Joe Biden and LGBTQ community
Do Not Forget
Shabbat Shalom Mr. and Mrs. Mandel felt they were becoming forgetful and signed up for a class that guaranteed to help improve memory.… Read More »Do Not Forget
Waiting for the Supreme Court
Please read this Psalm as written by Rabbi Eleanor Steinman in her capacity as Executive Director of California Faith for Equality. This is a… Read More »Waiting for the Supreme Court
Inclusion
Yesterday’s Inauguration of President Obama was stirring on many levels. First to see the transfer of power calmly and the oath of office administered by… Read More »Inclusion
We Remember Matthew
Remember today Matthew Shephard who died on October 12, 1998 after a brutal beating on October 7, 1998. He was left for dead, tied to… Read More »We Remember Matthew