The late Elie Wiesel once wrote that when people are persecuted because of who they are, “we must interfere.” At that moment, Wiesel explains, when the lives of…
In 1954, President Lyndon B. Johnson was a senator from Texas. Frustrated by a political opponent who was receiving support from a tax-exempt organization and using this support…
Five-year-old Omran Daqneesh, rescued after an airstrike by Syrian or Russian aircraft on his town in Syria in August, 2016. Last night, as I am sure you know, the…
Yesterday, it was announced that an 18-year-old Jewish, Israeli-American was in custody in Israel, accused of placing the majority of bomb threats recently directed at Jewish institutions. Jonathan…
This morning I joined with other rabbis, Jewish professionals, law enforcement – including members of the FBI, FEMA, BSO and police chiefs from Broward and Miami Dade -…
This morning, the David Posnack Hebrew Day School and the entire Posnack JCC in Davie (and JCC’s across the country) were evacuated after receiving a bomb threat. It…
Friends, As many of you know, I’m deeply committed to nurturing pluralism. I believe that diverse voices engaged in productive, respectful dialogue form the foundation of an engaging,…
Korach and his followers swallowed by the earth. From the Phillip Medhurst Collection of Bible illustrations in the possession of Revd. Philip De Vere at St. George’s Court,…
My son’s National History Day Documentary. Click on image to play. As Donald Trump is inaugurated as our 45th President today, emotions are high. Many are excited and…
As you know, I am on a modified sabbatical this year. While I remain integrally connected to our synagogue community, I am taking some time to work on…
As your rabbi, I’m struggling with how to speak about the election of Mr. Trump and his transition to the White House. While the IRS forbids me from…