Posted by in Uncategorized Parshat Vayetze Genesis 28:10–32:3 Jacob is on the run. He is on the run from his brother Esau who is upset with him because he “stole” their father’s blessing. At their mother’s urging, Jacob is to go to Haran to her brother’s home. Jacob begins his journey with a dream. The dream he has is…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized I have watched with horror the escalating war in the Middle East. I have heard so much from family and friends running to bomb shelters each time the sirens sound. While Hamas missiles and rockets reaching Tel Aviv and Jerusalem is new, Israelis throughout southern Israel have been targeted for years with increasing fire power. The city…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Please see my latest brief blog piece that appeared on the CNN Belief blog.
Posted by in Uncategorized Today I attended the funeral of one of my teachers, Cantor William Sharlin. He died earlier this week at the age of 92. Cantor Sharlin was the Cantor Emeritus of Leo Baeck Temple here in Los Angeles but he also was our teacher of sacred music at Hebrew Union College during my seminary years. He…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Hurricane Sandy made herself known. But it will take a lot more than dimes to help put the east coast back together again. After several days people are still without power and food and gasoline. Even as the power companies race to put the electric power back on line. It is cold at night. Shelters…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized With the devastation hurricane Sandy has left in its path we ought to once and for all put the questions about Global Warming to rest. This storm was more than 1000 miles across at one point. One of the biggest ever tracked. Scientists have said they believe that this is in part due to the…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized My friend and colleague Anat Hoffman director of the Israel Religious Action Center and one of the founder of Women of the Wall (www.womenofthewall.org.il) was arrested last night at a Rosh Chodesh celebration with the Hadassah Women from around the world. The women of Hadassah are in Israel celebrating their 100 year anniversary of this…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Here is my Erev Rosh Hashanah Sermon dealing with the future of the Synagogue and the renewal of Faith that is needed. This was given at Congregation Kol Ami 5773 Like a Bridge Over Trouble Waters Shana Tova u metukah. I wish you each a sweet and happy New Year. Welcome home — A…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Remember today Matthew Shephard who died on October 12, 1998 after a brutal beating on October 7, 1998. He was left for dead, tied to a fence. He was beaten to death because he was a gay man. We remember him on this anniversary of his death. We pray for his soul to be at…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized The Jewish holy days are over for awhile and we take a deep breath into the New Year! I hope the holy days were meaningful to you and yours. We are a few weeks away from the Presidential election. On November 6 America will choose between the current President Barak Obama and his Republican challenger…Read more »
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 