Yesterday I posted the photos, here is my reflection on my time in Washington, DC.
A Real Passover journey: The Road to Marriage Equality
Posted by in Uncategorized Posted by in Uncategorized Pictures from DC
Posted by in glbt, judaism, politics, tikkun olam, Uncategorized If you haven’t seen my remarks, you can watch a video here.
Rally at the Supreme Court
Posted by in glbt, judaism, politics, tikkun olam Click on the link below to see the video and hear my speech at today’s rally at the Supreme Court as the oral arguments in the California Prop 8 case was heard. It was amazing to speak to the crowd on a cold,crisp morning. Earlier in the day I participated in a powerful interface service.…Read more »
From Ganut l’Shevach: reflections on Passover and the Supreme Court
Posted by in glbt, judaism, politics, tikkun olam Read my latest blog post on Reform Judaism’s blog. http://www.reformjudaism.org/blog/2013/03/24/marriage-equality-and-passover-degradation-praise Happy Passover and Chag Sameach
A Talmud Teacher in the Knesset?
Posted by in Uncategorized This is a reprint of the article in the Jewish Week about new MK Ruth Calderon who was number 13 on the Yesh Atid list in the recent Israeli election. Dr. Calderon is an amazing teacher of Talmud and founder of ELUL an egalitarian yeshiva in Israel. Her first speech in the Knesset, translated below…Read more »
Miracles Abound!
Posted by in Torah Commentary Parshat Beshallach Exodus 13:17-17:16 Miracles abound! This week’ Torah portion Parshat Beshallach is filled with miracles. Not only are the Children of Israel finally on their way toward freedom, God parts the sea for them, finishes Pharaoh and his army, and ensures the survival of the Israelites! Yes indeed miracles, abound. The army of the Pharaoh is…Read more »
Keep women’s healthcare strong!
Posted by in Uncategorized Yesterday we marked the 40th anniversary of Roe v Wade, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal in this country. Since that day 40 years ago, forces in this country have been trying to whittle away at the right of women to control their own bodies and reproductive health care. In the…Read more »
Inclusion
Posted by in Uncategorized Yesterday’s Inauguration of President Obama was stirring on many levels. First to see the transfer of power calmly and the oath of office administered by the Supreme Court Justices is an inspiring moment. Around the world people hunger for this kind of civil and democratic process. As the Arab Spring continues to struggle with Democracy…Read more »
How do you live the Emancipation Proclamation?
Posted by in Uncategorized The Emancipation Proclamation is 150 years old this month. On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln made a bold move in the midst of the nation’s civil war and freed the slaves in the “rebellious territories”. The decree brought humanity officially to those made to feel less than human as dictated by our…Read more »
When will the gun violence stop?
Posted by in Uncategorized Today we see that another tragic shooting took place. This time in an elementary school outside of Hartford, Connecticut. Earlier this week Cal State Fullerton was on lockdown because a shooter was roaming the campus. And it was only days ago that a young man took loaded guns into mall near Portland, Oregon. And this…Read more »
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 