Posted by in Uncategorized Shabbat Shalom and wishing all my Christian Friends a Merry Christmas. I hope and pray that the convergence of these two holy moments help propel all of us and our country into a New Year of peace, prosperity and hope for every man woman and child.
Posted by in Uncategorized As my Christian friends begin to celebrate their special holy day, let’s take a minute to remember that good will and peace on earth which are two of the important Christmas values are not exclusive to Christians. Good will toward all and peace on earth are also Jewish values and Muslim values and Hindu values…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Each day during the winter season we pray Mashiv Haruach u’morid ha-gashem-who makes the wind to blow and the rains to fall. We are seeing the proof of that this week in California. Rain is coming from the heavens in such copious amounts that there is flooding and mudslides in areas that previously were part…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized I had the privilege of attending the Gay Men’s Chorus of LA Holiday Concert this weekend. Yes I know the rabbi enjoyed the Christmas music. I enjoyed seeing my friends singing and I enjoyed the beauty of their artistry. Even though it isn’t my religious milieu I can appreciate the delightful holiday music. They peppered…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Yesterday was a day of historic proportions. With the fall and repeal of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy brought a measure of hope and justice to America. 17 years ago, President Clinton tried to open up the military to equality. Instead with the leadership of Democrat Sam Nunn we got this horribly homophobic policy…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized They did it. Well I think Lieberman did it. 63-33 on a cloture vote which moves repeal of DADT forward to certification by the President and Defense Secretary that it won’t interfere with military preparedness. Admiral Mullins already assured us of that. This is an amazing day for equality. And Mr. Lieberman who is…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized I am proud to say my blog is one of the finalists in the URJ Techie Awards. My blog along with our congregational Twitter address @kolamila made the finals!!!! But I need your help. Kol Ami needs your help. Help us win!!!! You can vote. If you enjoy reading my blog, or have learned some…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Okay you blog readers… get your game on. If you are not following me on Twitter the time to do so is now. If your patience for reading long missives is wearing out. Then add twitter. You can follow me @deniseeger . I tweet daily. Including the link to my blog. But you will often…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Yes that is the title of a John Lennon song. But it is also what I am doing here in Lake Las Vegas over this Shabbat weekend. I am attending the Union for Reform Judaism Board of Trustees meeting. We are imagining the future of Reform Judaism and the Union. What might it look like…Read more »
Posted by in glbt, politics, Uncategorized The Ninth Circuit has heard the arguments. Monday in San Francisco the three panel of Federal Judges grilled the pro-prop 8 attorney Cooper about whether they had any standing at all to even argue the case. The judges were especially tough on the attorney representing the clerk from Imperial county who tried to be the…Read more »
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 