Posted by in Uncategorized If the 9th Circuit court of appeals does not impose a stay –then on Wednesday August 18 at 5 pm it will be legal for gays and lesbians to marry. The Los Angeles County Registrar Dean Logan sent out information yesterday that the Norwalk headquarters (12400 Imperial Hwy, Norwalk) will remain open late from…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Today is my dad’s 16th yarzeit. That means that he died 16 years ago today according to the Jewish calendar. I can’t believe he is gone so long. He was a gentle and kind man with amazing blue eyes. I always learned a lot from him. He taught me the real meaning of being color-blind.…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Do read Karen Ocamb’s latest blog….. http://www.lgbtpov.com/2010/08/prop-8-stay-reaction-part-3-why-i%E2%80%99m-angry/
Posted by in glbt, Uncategorized Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Ruling on Proposition 8 Rabbi Denise L. Eger Mayan HaChayim, Fountain of Life we thank you for your overflowing blessing of justice. We celebrate Your life giving waters that helped Judge Walker strike down Proposition 8 this past week. Thank you for the courage of the plaintiffs, attorneys and all…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Parshat Shofetim Deuteronomy 16:18-21 This week’s Torah portion, parshat Shofetim is so timely. We have just witnessed the selection of a new Supreme Court Justice, Elana Kagan. She was sworn in last weekend to become the third Jew and the third woman sitting on this Roberts Court. The opening words of our Torah portion says,…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Stay tuned. Sounds like Judge Walker will announce tomorrow whether or not the stay is lifted. If the stay is lifted it will mean couples will be able to marry. The window of time might not be long. As another court could impose a stay–like the 9th Circuit. So you if you want to get…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Here is a link to a wonderful podcast radio show celebrating the Prop 8 decision. You might even find a few words of reflection from a certain rabbi! http://twopodcast.blogspot.com/2010/08/prop-8-unconstitutional.html
Posted by in Uncategorized Hard to believe that Rosh Chodesh Elul begins later today. The last month of 5770 is here. But more importantly the preparations for the New Year begin with this day. The month of Elul is a time of training. Much like training for a marathon. Each day we are to deepen our reflection and preparation…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized There have been several articles in the NY Times lately about changes in congregations and clergy life. Read this one entitled Congregations Gone Wild. It is about the changes in congregational life. People come seeking entertainment rather than challenge or learning. I don’t think I had to read about it there to know. It is…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized This summer the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) is stepping up its fevered anti-gay pitch. They have been caravaning from city to city to whip up folks and try to get them back on the anti -gay marriage bus. Literally They have had a summer bus tour stopping at churches and having rallies from the…Read more »
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 