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…
I’m afraid to tell you what I’m thinking. What I’m feeling. But, I will. Even though you might judge me. Label me. Misunderstand me. I’m hurting because I…
Last night’s flag ceremony at the Heat game. Cheryl, Abigail, Jonah and I went to the Heat game last night. It was a special evening. The Heat were…
The whole world is a very narrow bridge; The essential thing is to have no fear at all Rabbi Nachman of Breslov ____ This morning, they woke up to…
Pictured above (left to right): a memorial for Philando Castile, a Dallas Police badge wrapped in a mourning band and a memorial for Alton Sterling This morning, many of us…
Thank you to all who came to our gathering last night. Many of us were not able to be there. Some of you saw the coverage of the…
My article on The Wisdom Daily Some are saying that the American dream is dead. About one-half of millennials believe this to be the case. Some of the…