December 22, 2024 -
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December 22, 2024 -
Recognizing our Teacher’s Teacher There are 54 Parshiyot, Torah readings, in a year. Of all of them, it could be that this week’s parsha, Yitro, is the most significant one. Continue Reading »
Friendship A new guy to the synagogue is sitting next to an old-timer and he’s asking him questions as to why the rabbi is doing certain things. New member: Why Continue Reading »
Gratitude Tensions have been running high lately between the factions in our synagogue. Respect and consideration sometimes get lost in the heat of the debates. I think there’s a timely Continue Reading »
Truth and Justice I remember fondly (not too long ago) the days of my innocence when I didn’t know what the Alt-right, the Proud Boys, or QAnon were. Now I’m Continue Reading »
The Personal Miracle One of the things that I love about Judaism is the notion of a personal God. Amidst all the billions of people and creatures on planet Earth, Continue Reading »
Out of the Mouths of Babes How do you respond when you’re amazed, silenced by the response of one of your students? This kind of lighting struck twice this week. Continue Reading »
The Tale of Kosher Filet Mignon Do you wonder why most kosher beef is chuck meat, that much of it needs to be corned (soaked in brine) to make it Continue Reading »
The Dating Game The Real Housewives of Canaan series has been an eye-opener for me. Growing up in the still sexist mentality of the seventies and early eighties, and then Continue Reading »
The text today tells of the 20 childless years of Isaac and Rebekah ending when she conceives and gives birth to Esau and Jacob. Esau is described as a hunter Continue Reading »
The Blessings of Pluralism Something is confusing at the beginning of our parsha (Lech Lecha): Abraham has enemies. Trying to entice Abraham to leave his home in the Fertile Crescent Continue Reading »
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