Posted by in Uncategorized Below is my sermon from this past Friday night. The police and government of the city of Ferguson, Mo. could learn a lot about policing from the changes that happened in Los Angeles. Shabbat Shalom! It was 45 years ago today that the most iconic music festival began. In the summer of 1969 in upstate…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Here are this week’s reflections as published in the Temple Newsletter this week: Call the White House and protest the change in policy as President Obama refused to re-supply Israel with missiles. This is dangerous for Israel at this time especially. Call the White House Comment line 202-456-1111 to protest. Normally these kinds of…Read more »
Posted by in glbt, judaism, politics, tikkun olam Posted by in glbt On Monday August 11 I will be speaking at the Gay Games in Cleveland at the Interfaith Service at Trinity Cathedral. I hope some of you out there will be able to join with us in celebration of the athletes and competitors from around the world who will gather to enjoy a week of sporting events,…Read more »
July 10, 2014 Dear Kol Ami Family and Friends, I just concluded the second full day with the Rabbinic Mission of AIPAC. AIPAC is the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and their mission is to be an effective lobby and bridge for Israel in the United States. Today I will always remember from this mission…Read more »
Written July 9, 2014 It has been a difficult time in Israel. I have been here in Eretz Yisrael for more than a week now. Arriving just before they found the bodies of Eyal,Gilad and Naftali. When the news of the discovery of their bodies came over the news I was with several colleagues and…Read more »
Posted by in judaism, tikkun olam Friends, I invite you to join me at the Community Vigil for the three Kidnapped Israeli teens, Gilad, Naftali and Eyal. 7pm-8 pm on Thursday June 19 at Pan Pacific Park near The Grove. I will be speaking along with the Counsel General of Israel, David Siegel, Interfaith Leaders, and elected officials. I hope…Read more »
Posted by in glbt Moving and Shaking: Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. News from the Jewish Journal on LGBT Heritage Month
Posted by in Uncategorized This was my speech before the Los Angeles City Council on Friday May 30, 2014 as I had the privilege of being honored as a Hero and Legend for LGBT Heritage month. This was one of the most amazing honors of my career. Thank you on being recognized for LGBT heritage month Mayor Garcetti, Controller…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Today one of America’s most beloved poets and writers died. Maya Angelou gave voice to the struggles of growing up in the Jim Crow south. She gave voice to black women and men. She gave voice to Americans who struggled in poverty and she inspired the world with her courage. She was a dancer,…Read more »
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 