Posted by in judaism, politics, tikkun olam I am a feminist. That means I try to promote women and access by women to great jobs, great education, and full liberty and equality in my faith and in civil society. It doesn’t mean – I hate men. I love men! I care about men. I want them to care about me too. Feminism…Read more »
This is very important for the relationship with North American Jewry. Netanyahu rejects religion minister’s attack on Reform Jews | The Times of Israel.
Look who the New York Public Library lists as a pioneer for Celebrating Jewish LGBT Pride! What an honor to be listed with these amazing heroes and heroines. Thank you New York Public Library. Celebrating Jewish LGBT Pride.
Posted by in glbt, judaism, tikkun olam This was the sermon I delivered at the Multi-Faith Prayer Service in Washington, DC on Sunday April 26 for for Unite for Marriage. It was delivered at the National City Christian Church. Where there is love there is Justice. We gather here in this sacred place for seeking many things. We seek strength from one…Read more »
Posted by in Israel, judaism, politics, tikkun olam Tonight we begin the celebration of Yom Haatzmaut, Israel’s 67th Independence Day. Happy Birthday Israel! It was 67 years ago that the modern State of Israel was born. But it was really a rebirth of our ancient nation state, reborn after 2000 years! The Declaration of Independence of the State of Israel reads: THE DECLARATION:…Read more »
Listen to the interview I did about becoming the President of the Central Conference of American Rabbis. Rabbi Eger interview on NPR program at WHYY Philadelphia
Posted by in glbt, Israel, judaism, tikkun olam This is a wonderful article written in the Jewish Journal. I am proud to share it with you about my upcoming term as President of the CCAR. Rabbi Denise Eger seeks to open doors wider to all Jews.
Posted by in judaism, Torah Commentary 20 You shall further instruct the Israelites to bring you clear oil of beaten olives for lighting, for kindling lamps regularly. 21 Aaron and his sons shall set them up in the Tent of Meeting, outside the curtain which is over [the Ark of] the Pact, [to burn] from evening to morning before the Lord.…Read more »
Posted by in judaism Dear Friends and Readers I have been a bit AWOL as 2015 begins. That’s because I have been busier than ever! Kol Ami is growing and program-wise thriving! Our building is getting refreshed and I am so exicited. Here is the an article that appeared in WEHOVILLE about the amazing refurbishing and renewal at Kol…Read more »
Posted by in judaism Tonight we will light both Chanukah lights and Shabbat lights. One we can use and one we cannot. According to the Talmud-the Shabbat lights can be used. You can read by the light of the Shabbat tapers! But Chanukah lights you can not use. No reading by the light of the menorah. The light of…Read more »
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 