Posted by in Uncategorized Here is an article that appeared in the Beverly Press about Passover. It is about the link between Passover and women and in particular my comments about Women’s Reproductive Rights. Happy Passover
Posted by in Torah Commentary Parshat Chukat Numbers 19:1-22 In this week’s Torah portion, Chukat, we encounter the deaths of both Aaron and Miriam. Moses and his siblings were the leaders of the people Israel on their journey to the Promised Land. Of course Aaron was named High Priest and Miriam was called the N’viah, the prophetess. Each had their…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Bravo to the women of Saudi Arabia! They are beginning to challenge the laws that would keep them from driving. It is a crime for women to drive a vehicle there. But a few brave women have been defying this oppressive rule. There is nothing in Islam that forbids women from being behind the wheel. Many Muslim…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Torah scrolls are sacred. Beautifully calligraphied, they contain the story of the ancient Israelites and our sacred account of the covenant with God. Torah scrolls are written with great piety and ritual by a scribe. At Kol Ami we had the honor and privilege of commissioning a Torah scroll several years ago and many in…Read more »
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 