Posted by in fatih, judaism, multi-faith, politics, Racism, Religion, tikkun olam, Uncategorized We released this statement on behalf of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (the oldest and largest rabbinical organization in North American which I have the privilege of serving as President) today in response to the despicable and deplorable statements made by a political candidate. CCAR Statement Condemning Anti-Muslim Bigotry Tuesday, December 8, 2015 The…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 fatih, High Holy Days, judaism, multi-faith, Religion, Sermon My sermon from Rosh Hashanah Morning 5776 on the ideal of Character.
Posted by in fatih, judaism, multi-faith, politics, Racism, Relgion, tikkun olam My Kol Nidre sermon from 5776 on Racism, White Privilege, America’s Journey for Justice.
Posted by in fatih, High Holy Days, judaism, Religion, Sermon, tikkun olam Posted by in fatih, High Holy Days, judaism, Relgion, Sermon, tikkun olam Shanah Tovah u’metukah. I wish you each a happy and sweet New Year. Do you like creamy peanut butter or crunchy? That was always the debate in my house growing up. My mother was big on creamy JIF peanut butter. You remember. Choosy mothers choose JIF? She was big on the dreaded Concord grape jelly. …Read more »
Posted by in judaism, multi-faith, Relgion, Sermon The following is my Rosh Hashanah Morning Sermon for 5776 Shana Tov. Boker Tov. Good morning and Happy New Year everyone. Character. It is the template of a good person. When we say a someone has character, We mean they are upright; Trustworthy and honest. When we describe a person of character we see someone…Read more »
Posted by in judaism, politics, tikkun olam As you know I traveled to Selma, Alabama to participate in the NAACP’s Journey for Justice representing the Central Conference of Reform Rabbis. I was profoundly moved by my experience marching with the Torah across the Edmund Pettis Bridge. I have written my additional thoughts. Published by the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles. Here is…Read more »
These were my comments at the NAACP Rally at the beginning of the Journey for Justice. This is a 40 day+ march from Selma, Alabama to Washington, D.C. The Central Conference of American Rabbis is partnering with the NAACP and other African American Civil Rights groups to call attention to the systemic racism in our…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. 