These were my comments at the NAACP Rally at the beginning of the Journey for Justice. This is a 40 day+ march from Selma, Alabama to Washington, D.C. The Central Conference of American Rabbis is partnering with the NAACP and other African American Civil Rights groups to call attention to the systemic racism in our…Read more »
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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 »
Obama affirms “same-sex couples should be able to get married.”
Posted by in Uncategorized Today President Barak Obama came forward to affirm marriage equality for Gay and Lesbian Couples! Thank you. I know that in a heated race for President this was not an easy one (although LGBT activists have wanted you to affirm this for many years!). But as you ran on Hope and Change as your themes…Read more »
The Rule of Law
Posted by in Uncategorized Parshat Yitro Exodus 18:1-20:23 This week the rule of law won out. The release of the decision of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn Proposition 8 by a vote of 2-1 reaffirmed that justice and legal logic have a place in our society and our world. Writing for the majority Judge Stephen…Read more »
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 