Posted by in Uncategorized We are entering the last hours of 5771. And soon the Jewish New Year will be here. I am fascinated by the number of posts and status updates on facebook, linkedin and the like that are blanket apologies for behavior. New Year’s greetings abound. But I have been noticing this year more than last many…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Are you curious about Judaism? Ever want to know about Judaism? Gone to a lot of Bar Mitzvahs and been intrigued with the rituals? Shared a Passover seder at a friend’s house and thought this was for you? If your not Jewish yourself but thought you’d like to know more-then I will be teaching the…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Thank you to Los Angeles Magazine and Wendy Greuel. Wendy, Los Angeles City Controller named me as one of her four nominees to LA Magazine’s October issue dedicated to women as a “Los Angeles Game Changer” for my work on behalf of the LGBT community, the Jewish community and on behalf of people with HIV/AIDS.…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Saturday night is Selichot. It is the way we really make sure that we have done some of the initial preparations of our spirit and soul as we enter the New Year. We recite familiar High Holy Day prayers like the Al Cheyt and Avinu Malkeinu. We hear the shofar sounds. These begin to ready…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Parshat Nitzavim-Vayelech Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30 We always read Parshat Nitzavim on the Shabbat before Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. This short double Torah portion echoes the themes of this season. If we return in repentance, teshuvah to God, then God will open our hearts and embrace us. In Jewish tradition God is the Force in…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Today is a celebration day. Don’t Ask Don’t Tell is officially over as a policy of the US Military. In place since 1993, this discriminatory policy has caused untold havoc on soldiers and their families. It has placed a horrible burden on our gay and lesbian soldiers. The burden of silence and lies. It has…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized For all the exasperated parents of teenagers-me included here is a Shabbat prayer: Dear God Grant me patience, kindness and understanding. Grant me patience, kindness and understanding. When I am ready to lose my cool help me remember to count to ten and remember that little bundle I carried in those first few weeks. Help…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized The astrology columns tell me today’s full moon is in Pisces. I have no idea what that really means. I know it’s supposed to have some significance about how the world is reacting or some influence on our attitude and behaviors. As if there are some unique characteristics because the moon appears in a certain…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized On this tenth anniversary of 9/11 and the terror attacks on our country I remember and honor the lives of all those who perished that day. The almost three thousand people at the World trade Center towers, the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. I remember the firefighters who courageously rushed into the twin towers who…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized The President came out with a plan for America. I think he is right-time to reinvest in our country and people. I am personally tired of those who block progress. There is little but a Congressional side show in Washington. Let’ s get serious. People are hurting. Veterans of our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan…Read more »
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 