Curses and Blessings
This week’s Torah portion tells of a king’s desire to curse the Children of Israel as they wandered in the …
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Grief
Miriam’s death in the Torah is sudden and unexplained. Only five Hebrew words tell us that she died and was …
Interdependence Day
Eight years ago July 4th fell on Shabbat, and I wrote my first weekly email to the members of the …
Seeking Balance
Whenever I read this week’s Torah portion about the Korach rebellion against Moses in the desert, I am reminded of the …
BBQs, Fireworks, and a Changing Democracy
“The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary …
Judaism supports Abortion Rights
It’s that simple. A woman’s right to have an abortion is supported by Judaism. But the Supreme Court of the …
Eulogy Virtues
I was recently asked for a copy of my resume. This wouldn’t be odd except that I’ve announced that I’m …
Descent for the Sake of Ascent
What goes up must come down. But sometimes, what goes down can rise up higher than before. You could call …
I’m Not Gay: I’m Human. And I Care
Since my recent guest editorial in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune in support of observing Pride Month, people have wondered if I’m …
Pride Month: Why Bother?
I’m not lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or queer. So why should I pay attention to Pride Month that celebrates LGBTQ …
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