Jews of the Ukraine in the Cross Hairs
Dear Friends, This is a post from the World Union of Progressive Judaism about the situation in Ukraine. This morning another synagogue was vandalized. It… Read More »Jews of the Ukraine in the Cross Hairs
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Light filled Chanukah!
I want to wish each of you a light filled Chanukah. I hope you will extend your inner light to someone else this year. A… Read More »Light filled Chanukah!
No One is Exempt
Parshat Korach Numbers 16:1 -18:32 No one exempt. That is the rule in Judaism. Everyone must give tzedakah and everyone must tithe. This week’s Torah… Read More »No One is Exempt
A thought for the day after Thanksgiving
Thought for the day: What is the real meaning of the day after Thanksgiving? Is it really “Black Friday”? Is it really the holy day… Read More »A thought for the day after Thanksgiving
On Giving Charity-a righteous commandment
Parshat Korach Numbers 16:1-18:32 At the end of this week’s Torah portion (Numbers 18:21-32) the Levites are instructed to tithe a part of their earnings… Read More »On Giving Charity-a righteous commandment
More on Synagogue Life
There are some ins and outs of synagogue life that are a bit unwritten. In an earlier generation of synagogue members there were traditions of… Read More »More on Synagogue Life
Synagogue Etiquette, culture and knowing the ropes
There are lots of folks who have never belonged to a synagogue community. And in their spiritual journey they seek out the benefits of belonging… Read More »Synagogue Etiquette, culture and knowing the ropes
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… Read More »A gift of tears: Kol Nidre 5771