24 Years
January 29 was a Friday in 1999. The next day we went to a chilly, deserted Siesta Key beach and …
Tag Archives: rabbi
Farewell
The following is the last sermon I gave as Rabbi of Congregation Kol HaNeshama in Sarasota, Florida. I retired at …
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 …
And The Answer Is…
The answer: “I have no idea.” The question? The one that virtually everyone asks within 60 seconds of learning that …
It’s Official!
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, what we already knew was going to happen has happened… I’ve been officially accepted into the …
More Unresolved Issues
Lately, I’ve spent a lot of time preparing to lead High Holiday services. My role is primarily to lead congregational …
Creating Sacred Space Absolutely Anywhere
For the most part, we Jews indulge in public prayer only in our synagogues. Not so our Christian neighbors. I’ve …
Unresolved Issues
Sunday, June 27, 2010 Where to begin? I think the trip to the library is perhaps best. Here’s what happened. …
Tefillin Barbie
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 If I’m going to be a rabbi (one of these years) it’s about time I started …
Blessings, Breakfast & Booze
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 I forgot how much I love going to morning minyan. It’s light years away from “regular” …
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