Posted by in judaism, Uncategorized With all my dedication to social justice and social change you might think that is all I do. But I love the arts: books, theatre, film, paintings, sculpture and photography. That is why today I want to highlight a friend’s project. She is writing an important Jewish novel loosely based on the life of her…Read more »
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 »
Posted by in Uncategorized This is an amazing story about a new book on the DNA of Jews. There really is something that makes us a family! Read on. DNA links prove Jews are a ‘race,’ says genetics expert – Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News.
Posted by in Uncategorized Omer blessing today for day 26 – it is a day of hod shebnetzach. Hod sits opposite Netzach on the Tree of Life. Both are the feet-bringing a person to action. Hod is also the place of where form is given language and Netzach is the place of our unconscious desire. Today is the day…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Greetings from Jerusalem. I am so busy learning that I have had little time to reflect and write as I often do when I am here! Yesterday we had an amazing field trip to the town of Beit Shemesh. This town has recently been in the news in Israel with a clash between the far…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized I want to wish you a very Happy New Years day. Tonight the month of Tishrei arrives and so does 5772 of the Jewish calendar. I hope that this night ushers in for you and those you love a season of renewal, blessing and hope. The Ten Days of Repentance allow for deep reflection and…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized The murder of Leiby Kletzky was a tragic event that has brought together people of all faiths and creeds in grief and heartache. Young Leiby’s death reminds us that consolation comes from all peoples, not just peoples of a particular stripe. The disgusting attribution made by Yehuda Levin, that young Leiby’s death happened because…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized It is comforting to follow the progress of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords better known as “Gabby”. Following the shooting in Arizona she is now in Houston, Texas in a rehabilitation hospital following transport by ambulance, plane and helicopter! She has made incredible progress in a short amount of time astounding the doctors, nurses and most of…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Read this cover story in the Jewish Journal about the influence of Social Networking and media. I am quoted in the article. But more importantly it raises some really good questions and concerns about Jewish values in this new reality. How does Shabbat work? Can there be an electronic sabbatical? Does open wi-fi relate to…Read more »
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 