Posted by in Torah Commentary Parshat Chayei Sarah Genesis 23: 1 – 25:18 This week’s Torah portion Chayei Sarah begins with Sarah’s death and ends with Abraham’s death. The first Jewish generation passes in this week’s Torah portion. But in between Abraham is working behind the scenes to ensure that his son Isaac can continue his line by arranging for…Read more »
Posted by in Torah Commentary, Uncategorized Parshat Lech Lecha Genesis 12:1-17:27 The story of the Jewish people begins this week as the Bible introduces us to Abram and Sarai. These are our spiritual parents. Every Jewish person traces their ancestry to these two. And those who choose Judaism as their tribe and faith tradition are even given the names of Abraham…Read more »
Posted by in glbt, Torah Commentary, Uncategorized The descriptions are horrific. The anti-gay gang that was arrested in New York for the brutal attacks on three people pushed homophobia and anti-gay violence to a new level. Eight members of the “Latin King Goonies” have been arrested for their suspected brutal attack on three gay men in the Bronx. They burned and…Read more »
Posted by in glbt, Torah Commentary Shabbat Noach Genesis 6:9-11:2 A Midrash: The earth became a wicked place. People were harsh to one another. They spoke cruelly. They stole from one another. There was no such thing as human kindness. They bullied each other and drove some to murder and others to suicide. They humanity forgot that they were made in…Read more »
Posted by in Torah Commentary, Uncategorized Sukkot Rabbi Denise L. Eger This week we celebrate Sukkot the fall harvest festival beginning on Wednesday evening, September 22. Today is the first full day of the holy day. On the fifteenth of the seventh month (shall be the holiday of Sukkot, seven days for the God . The first day shall be a…Read more »
Posted by in Israel, Torah Commentary, Uncategorized, Visiting Having just returned from almost a month in the land of Israel, I can say there are things that happen there that are unique. It is a place of wonder, mystery, history and confusion at time. It is a complex place filled with contradictions. Even as ancient Biblical landmarks are discovered through archaeology, young people…Read more »
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 