This weekend we will observe Yom Hashoa, Holocaust Memorial Day. With every passing day more and more Holocaust survivors die. And more veterans of World War II who were eye witnesses to the camps and liberators of the camps die as well. This is why it is absolutely imperative to gather to remember and pray…Read more »
Tag: Uganda
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. When they’d completed the course they raved to all of their friends and neighbors about how wonderful it was and how many things they’d learned. Several months later as…Read more »
Mourning a great hero
More hatred. It is everywhere. This Shabbat I am mourning the death of David Kato. He was a Ugandan human rights activist who worked to ensure the right of gay and lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in his country. Uganda has been a difficult place for sexual minorities. In particular Christian fundamentalist groups from the…Read more »
Coalition Launches “Uganda Declaration” for LGBT Human Rights
So much going on in the world today….. including the holy day of Shavuot—the Feast of Weeks. Chag Sameach everyone. It is a day to celebrate the Torah. Even as we struggle with it! Yesterday was an important day for faith leaders who came together to stamp out Homophobia globally. Read below for more! (New York,…Read more »