Posted by in Uncategorized Shabbat Shalom World. This is the day of rest. On the seventh day God rested from all the work of creation says the book of Genesis. Did God kick back and chill? Did God simply look around and admire the creation? Did the process need time to stew? What is the rest for this day? Is it refraining from…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized This morning I had the privilege and honor of speaking briefly at the annual Martin Luther King Interfaith Prayer Breakfast here in Los Angeles sponsored by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Several religious leaders were asked to share their thoughts on this King Day. Today is actually Dr. King’s birthday. He would have been 81.…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Parshat Vayera Exodus 6:2 -9:35 Why does God reveal God’s intimate name twice to Moses? In the book of Exodus in this week’s portion, Vayera, God is still speaking from the midst of the bush that is not consumed by flames. Ironically we call it the burning bush. Last week in Parshat Shemot God called…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized The pictures are devastating. The 7.0 earthquake in Haiti was a 35 second long terror that will have permanent ramifications for that island nation for decades to come. Our hearts go out to the people of Haiti and their families around the world that can only watch and pray for order out of chaos and…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Today is day Two of the Federal gay marriage trial-Perry v. Schwarzenegger. Reports from the courtroom indicate that there were many fewer people watching the proceedings there than yesterday. Testimony continued from Dr. Nancy Cott who continued her brilliant testimony about the history of marriage. To read more about today’s proceeding read the eyewitness reports…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Some of you might notice I have added a new title to my blog. I have been mulling for some time a title that would convey a little more about my approach and my philosophy and theology. The title is a compilation of several themes and suggestions from several people who know me really well. …Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Well he is leaving it seems. Pete Carroll is off to the Seattle Seahawks. From the urban rambunctiousness of 32nd Street and Hoover, legendary USC football coach, Pete Carroll is leaving for the rugged beauty of the Pacific Northwest. As a Trojan myself I am already in mourning. But Pete Carroll made his mark on Southern Cal. He created…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized I know we have already had a full week of 2010 and then some. But I am still thinking about the New Year. I am still thinking about goals and ideas for 2010. I haven’t quite fixed them all. I don’t mean resolutions–like lose more weight or work out more. I mean strategic goals for…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Parshat Shemot Exodus 1:1 – 6:1 With this week’s portion we begin the book of Exodus or Shemot in Hebrew. Shemot does not mean Exodus; it means names as the book of Exodus begins with a listing of the names of those who went down to Egypt with Jacob when Joseph invited them. The opening…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized The Reform Rabbis Conference ended for another year today. I am always sad to say shalom to the desert. It is so beautiful here nestled among the mountains. This year’s conference didn’t disappoint. Perhaps the highlight of this year’s conference were the discussions led by our keynote speaker Mark Pelavin. Mark is the #2 at…Read more »
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 