Posted by in Uncategorized On Thursday I had the opportunity to be a part of the a gathering that questioned the language of the Tea Party. At All Saint’s Episcopal Church in Pasadena, CA a group of interfaith leaders came together to launch a new coalition based upon the principles of social justice; of equality and fairness;dignity and respect…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Tazria/Metzora Leviticus 12:1-15:33 This week’s double Torah portion Tazria/Metzora describes spiritual defilement by means of child birth, physical ailment, and discharges of both semen and blood by men and women. A small section of this week’s portion describes a kind of tzarat or affliction that attacks houses and fabrics. This week we enter an ancient…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized On Monday I wrote about the death of the Polish President and many Polish government leaders in the tragic plane crash over last weekend. On Tuesday I visited the Polish Consul General here in Los Angeles with several other rabbis to bring condolences on behalf of the Jewish Community and The Southern California Board of…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Last week I met with Congressman Xavier Beccera (D, Ca-31). He called a small group of faith leaders together to talk about Immigration Reform. He is vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus and a member of the Hispanic Caucus as well. He serves his constituents well. Immigration Reform is a pressing issue in our country. …Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized The Polish President, Lech Kaczynski and his wife Maria died in a terrible and tragic crash. Many government leaders and staff were with him. 96 people perished. It is a tragedy for the Polish people and is a reminder that no matter our station in life we are still subject to the randomness of life. It…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Today is a confluence of important moments. It is Yom Hashoa. Day of Holocaust Remembrance in the Jewish calendar. And so the brutality and cruelty and torture and mass murder of the Jews of Europe is a harsh and difficult reminder of the human capacity for evil and depravity. Death of 6 million Jews is…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Here is a story from “The Pursuit” by Pat Williams with Jim Denny. I am not always so patient with myself and sometimes with others. I share this story with you because it is a good reminder for me too! After a turbulent flight and a two-hour wait in the airport for a ride that…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Today is a miracle day. We got the call. They found a heart for my son’s father. And we await all the preliminary tests so the transplant can take place. Who knew miracles involved such waiting around? But in this case you want all the team to be ready. And all the t’s crossed and…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Parshat Shemini Leviticus 9:1-11:47 After bringing the sacrifices to the altar for Aaron and his sons and next for the people of Israel, in this week’s portion, Shemini, Aaron blesses the people Israel. “Aaron lifted his hands toward the people and blessed them; and he stepped down after offering the sin offering, the burnt…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized This Sunday April 11 is Yom Hashoa v’Hag’vurah- Holocaust Memorial Day. Really it is the Day of the Martyrs and Heroes . All too often on Yom Hashoa we only mourn but we do not tell the stories of resistance to the Nazi evil. We do not celebrate the survivors of both the camps and the soldiers…Read more »
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 