Friday, August 23, 2019

The "Loyalty" Trap

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In the Torah portion we read for this Shabbat, Parashat Ekev, Moses is speaking to the people – reminding them of their history.   We fin...
Thursday, August 15, 2019

Thoughts on PM Netanyahu's Ill Advised Decision to ban Representatives Omar and Tlaib

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Dear Friends, Today we learned that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with encouragement from President Trump, has barred two d...
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Friday, July 19, 2019

Thoughts On Immigration and Intolerance

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The current polarizing climate in our national discourse is very disconcerting. The policies and proclamations of our leaders are provokin...
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Sunday, July 14, 2019

Walking ‘Round The Lake

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Last week, Sue and I walked around Lake Harriet during our annual visit to Minnesota- one of the many beautiful lakes in Minn...
Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Journey Through the Valley of the Shadow: A Reflection on Psalm 23

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I  learned this morning of the tragic death of Devra Freelander - daughter of Rabbis Daniel Freelander and Elyse Frishman. She was struck...
Sunday, May 5, 2019

“My Heart Is In The East:”

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Dear Friends, I am writing you this message while on a ship traveling on the Iberian Peninsula. I am participating as a faculty m...
Friday, April 26, 2019

Crumbs and Rememberance - Pesach Yizkor, 2019

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Pesach Yizkor – April 6, 2019 Rabbi Joe Black Temple Emanuel – Denver, CO Pesach always has been my favorite holiday. No – I don’...