Seven Tips on How to Be a Blessing
This is the d’var Torah I offered last night at my synagogue. This week’s Torah portion is Lech L’cha, when …
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#SarahToo
Like many of my generation, I use Facebook frequently. I like saying “happy birthday” to people, seeing pictures of children …
“You Are Enough”
Pity poor Noah. He needed a better press agent. Noah has gotten a bad rap for centuries, because of one …
A Pink Ribbon? No Thanks
Today is October 15th, which means there are only 16 more days to endure of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I …
Three Questions
We humans use a lot of adjectives to describe God. Inquisitive isn’t usually on the list. But in the first …
An Atheist and a Rabbi Walk into a Dog Park…
I met a man at the dog park this week who very loudly told me three things about himself, in …
Tired of Devastation…But Still Hopeful
I’m tired. As a congregational rabbi, still in the throes of the fall holy day season, it’s logical. But I’m …
ENOUGH!
Until last year, my congregation heard me speak fairly often about gun control. It is something that I am passionate …
It’s a Wonderful World – If We Work at It
The sermon I gave on Kol Nidre evening, about this wonderful world…that isn’t always wonderful, and we have a task …
Our Prayers Rise to Heaven — Kol Nidre
At sunset tomorrow evening, September 29th, we will welcome both Shabbat and Yom Kippur, which will begin with the Kol …
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