In this week’s Torah portion, we read how two brothers, Jacob and Esau, fight over their father’s blessing and, in turn, tear apart their family. In response to the…
Tonight, at our service and candlelight vigil, as we come together for the first Shabbat after the attack at Tree of Life Congregation, we’ll sing the words of…
Sticks and stones may break our bones but words will never hurt us…until they inspire someone to send pipe bombs to the homes and offices of one group…
Stephen Hawking’s final book, Brief Answers to Big Questions, was published earlier this week, seven months after his passing. In it, Hawking, a brilliant physicist, cosmologist and mathematician explains that “the universe…
A second member of the University of Michigan’s academic team has refused to write a letter of recommendation for a student who is applying to a study abroad…
Just like last Friday, the unrest surrounding the possible nomination of Judge Kavanaugh is keeping us riveted to the national news. The pundits are offering their predictions on…
Today’s special Hoshana prayer for Sukkot (see picture above for part of this prayer) spoke to me. How relevant are these words today as our nation is…
Originally posted on December 1, 2017. Sadly, the topic remains all too relevant. This week, Matt Lauer was fired from NBC’s Today because of allegations of sexual harassment. As you know,…
Segments of our new Yom Kippur wimpels This summer, Cheryl, the kids and I visited the Czech Memorial Scrolls Museum at Westminster Synagogue in London. The museum is…
The new Jewish year – 5779 – begins on Sunday evening! On Monday morning, as we gather together for our Rosh HaShanah service in the sanctuary, the first…
The “F Word” Exhibition is now up at Ramat Shalom. It features stories of forgiveness that will challenge and inspire you to explore your own forgiveness journey. Remember,…