Posted by in Clergy, fatih, glbt, Health, HIV/AIDS, interfaith, judaism, LGBTQ, multi-faith, politics, Queer, Religion, Resilience 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. Neil G. Thomas of the Cathedral of Hope in Dallas, TX. As many of you know we recently published our new book, “7 Principles for Living Bravely: Ageless Wisdom and…Read more »
I had the privilege to be on a great Podcast hosted by my colleague Rabbi Neil Amswych of Santa Fe, New Mexico. It’s call SoulSearching and is hosted by KSFR Public Radio in Santa Fe. Here’s our time together:
Here’s a great little video about my new book: Mishkan Ga’avah Where Pride Dwells:
Posted by in Clergy, glbt, interfaith, LGBTQ, multi-faith, Religion, tikkun olam My new book Mishkan Ga’avah: Where Pride Dwells- A Celebration of LGBTQ Jewish Life and Ritual (CCAR PRESS, 2020) was celebrated with a book launch in June for Pride Month. Pride Inside was a online queer spirituality discussion with queer and allied faith leaders that was co-sposnsored by the Central Conference of American Rabbis and…Read more »
It’s that time of year! June Brides and June Grooms abound. Wedding Season has arrived in full force. Perhaps you are attending a wedding, are part of a wedding party or maybe you are the one getting married! Weddings can bring out the best and the worst in us. So it is important to understand…Read more »
This was my sermon from Friday night June 30, 2017. Many of you have asked for a copy. Here it is. Shabbat Shalom Tonight I had a different sermon. A sermon to celebrate our 25 years of our Congregation and to imagine together the next 25 years. But that will wait for another Shabbat…Read more »
(I haven’t written yet about the fiasco at the NGLTF’s Creating Change ’16 Conference in Chicago last week). I am frankly still processing the outrageous Antisemitism displayed there and the lack of The Task Force’s ability to create safe space. There is much to be said about what happened. But here is a letter sent…Read more »
Posted by in glbt, judaism, Religion, tikkun olam, Uncategorized Recently the Jewish Journal published an article by the ever controversial Dennis Prager who wrote a mean-spirited article about transgender people and in particular Rabbi Becky Silverstein- a transgender rabbi. He serves a Conservative congregation in Pasadena, CA and is an extraordinary role model to adults and children alike for his courage and Torah. I…Read more »
Posted by in glbt, tikkun olam Greg Louganis was and is the World’s greatest Diver. An Olympian that captured gold medals in both 1984 and 1988, Greg was one of the first openly gay athletes. Because of his sexuality he was denied many of the perks that other Olympians received including many endorsements and perhaps one of the most coveted of…Read more »
Posted by in glbt, judaism, tikkun olam One of the 100 Women we love from GO Magazine~ GO Magazine – 100 Women We Love.
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 