Posted by in Uncategorized Happy Fourth of July! It is interesting to think about America’s independence Day when you are outside of the country. Although CNN and Fox News make reference most of the rest of the world does whatever Mondays usually bring. Here in Israel it is another work day. The American ex-pats and tourists wish one another…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Just returned from a college inspection. Looking at a college for the future MLB player! It was a great road trip. And we had a blast. Walking the campus with a student tour guide was a hoot. It brought back many memories of my own college experience. But boy has college life changed. The library…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized I am fed up with the noise. The noise outside my window at night. It is unbelievable to me the number of times people have no idea of their surroundings or the way their own voice carries. On more than one occasion I have had to call the sheriff’s station to help move people along…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized I am looking ahead! Sabbatical begins this coming week. I am so blessed that my congregation understands the need for rabbinic renewal. I just completed my 23rd year in the pulpit. And it has been a challenging 23 years. A good leader is a reflective leader and my time on Sabbatical helps me to grow,…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Summer is now officially here. Today is the longest day of the year. I love the light and I love being outdoors late into the day. I think for many of us urban dwellers unless someone tells us on the radio, television, twitter feed or Facebook post that the seasons have officially changed we might…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Bravo to the women of Saudi Arabia! They are beginning to challenge the laws that would keep them from driving. It is a crime for women to drive a vehicle there. But a few brave women have been defying this oppressive rule. There is nothing in Islam that forbids women from being behind the wheel. Many Muslim…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized It’s Father’s Day! Happy Day to all you Dads out there in blog land. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t miss my own father who has been dead 17 years. Father’s Day is not as popular as Mother’s Day. Not as many flowers are sold. And not as many phone calls…Read more »
Posted by in politics, Uncategorized Once every ten years there is a census that counts the population in our country. Because our government is representative and we have a House of Representatives based in part on the population numbers we have to also take a look at the districts that are represented. In many states districts are drawn by…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Kol Haneshama Tehallel Ya. Let every breath sing Your Praise. Ps 150 #torah #shavuot
Posted by in Uncategorized Tonight we observe the holy day of Shavuot. The Feast of Weeks. For seven weeks we have counted the omer, marking off with anticipation and excitement our journey from Passover and freedom to this moment at the foot of Mt. Sinai. We are here! Soon God will reveal the Torah to us. One tradition says…Read more »
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 