Farewell

January 1, 2023

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

June 12, 2022

Since my recent guest editorial in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune in support of observing Pride Month, people have wondered if I’m …

February 5, 2012

The answer: “I have no idea.” The question? The one that virtually everyone asks within 60 seconds of learning that …

July 18, 2011

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, what we already knew was going to happen has happened… I’ve been officially accepted into the …

September 5, 2010

Lately, I’ve spent a lot of time preparing to lead High Holiday services. My role is primarily to lead congregational …

July 15, 2010

For the most part, we Jews indulge in public prayer only in our synagogues. Not so our Christian neighbors. I’ve …

July 9, 2010

Sunday, June 27, 2010 Where to begin? I think the trip to the library is perhaps best. Here’s what happened. …

July 9, 2010

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 If I’m going to be a rabbi (one of these years) it’s about time I started …

July 9, 2010

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 I forgot how much I love going to morning minyan. It’s light years away from “regular” …