There have been lots of opportunities to deal with the press in the last few days. Here are some links to some of the articles I have been quoted in. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/08/prop-8-opponents-praise-court-ruling.html http://www.jewishjournal.com/community/article/local_rabbis_respond_to_prop_8_ruling_20100804/ http://www.newshounds.us/2010/08/04/fox_news_website_engages_in_gay_baiting_re_prop_8_decision.php GLAADBlog.org – http://glaadblog.org/ Happy Shabbat

Yesterday the fourth woman was confirmed to the Supreme Court!  Elena Kagan made it through the confirmation hearings to join the highest court in the land.   And the second Jewish woman to occupy a seat on the Supreme Court!  It is truly historic.  Smart and funny and a strong Jewish identity seem to make…Read more »

Judge Vaughn Walker overturned Prop 8 today. Having considered the trial evidence and the arguments of counsel, the court pursuant to FRCP 52(a) finds that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional and that its enforcement must be enjoined. There it is in plain English for all to see.  This is an historic day for equality in our country.…Read more »

Everyone is on pins and needles awaiting Judge Vaughn Walker’s decision on the federal case about Prop. 8. There are two rallies in LA tonight. 8 pm is a Downtown Rally in Father Serra Park opposite Union Station. It includes a candlelight vigil. I will be at the #West Hollywood rally which begins at 6…Read more »

This summer our economy doesn’t know which way to go.  It is up. It is down.  There are no jobs for so many people.  Credit continues to be tight and many companies are closing your inactive accounts and reducing credit lines. The market dips and rises based on earning reports or dismal June consumer spending is…Read more »

Today is the last day of sabbatical for this year.  It has been a month of renewal, learning and spirituality.  I have been to Israel to study and grow.  I am grateful to be a part of the 4th cohort of  the Rabbinic Leadership Initiative of the Shalom Hartman Institute.  For the next three years…Read more »

Parshat Ekev Deuteronomy 7:12- 11:25 In this week’s portion, Ekev, in the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Children of Israel and repeats and repeats and repeats the core message, “Be faithful to God and the Covenant. Don’t engage in idol worship!” Moses says this over and over again in many different ways: “And…Read more »

WOW! Look what happens when abuse charges fly.  JONAH -Jews Offering New Alternatives to Homosexuality–the group in the Jewish community trying to foist “Change Therapy” on unsuspecting Jewish gay people is trying to hide.  They have as of today changed their name.  Check out their website.  They now want to be Jews Offering New Alternatives…Read more »