Selasa, 31 Desember 2013

MLK and a 19th-century rebbetzin teach us about confidence (Torah portion of Bo)

When I was in rabbinical school, I once attended a leadership training seminar in which all those who attended had to share one of their anx...
Kamis, 19 Desember 2013

The early life of a mystery religious leader (Torah portion of Shemot)

Let me tell you a story about the early life of one of the most significant religious leaders in world history - someone who was effectively...
Jumat, 06 Desember 2013

Joseph's story, and Nelson Mandela's story: Parashat Vayyigash

Life imitates Torah: As we reach the climax of the Joseph story this shabbat in the Torah portion of Vayyigash, we think of another man who,...
Selasa, 03 Desember 2013

Statement in support of USH application for GreenFaith Certification

Our congregation is excited to apply for participation in the Greenfaith Certification Program.  This program will help us as a congregation...
Senin, 11 November 2013

Reflections from the General Assembly in Jerusalem: Politics, Marriage, Kotel

What a wonderful experience it has been at the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly - one of the largest annual gatherings o...
Selasa, 10 September 2013

"What does this service mean to you?" - Rosh HaShanah 2nd day sermon, 2013

No one would ever think of simply not inviting him. And to his credit, he always shows up, no matter how much complaining he may do once he ...