Sunday, June 7, 2020

Memory and Black Lives Matter: Questions for Parshat Behaalotecha

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In this week’s Torah  portion, BeHaalotecha, we find the following:   4. And the mixed multitude that was among them had a strong cravin...
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Sunday, May 31, 2020

Parashat Naso. We Are Not Nazarites: The Call to Confront Racism.

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In this week’s torah portion, Naso, we learn the laws of the Nazarite. Nazarites are those who separate themselves from society by taking ...
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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

A Jewish Values Matrix for Reopening Temple Emanuel

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After several weeks of sheltering in place, we are beginning to formulate a plan that addresses the issues involved in reopening our facili...
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Sunday, April 26, 2020

Scapegoating and Sacred Self-Awareness. Questions for Acharei Mot/Kedoshim

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Dear Friends, This week’s double torah portion , Acharei Mot/Kedoshim contains two familiar narratives. The first is the ritual of the ...
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Sunday, April 19, 2020

Tazria Metzora - Confronting Our Fears

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My Dear Friends, This week’s Torah portion, Tazria Metzora is difficult. It also has a reputation for inspiring fear and dread of any ...
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Friday, April 17, 2020

Annual Report to the Congregation - 2019-20

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Dear Friends, For the past 24 years that I have been writing annual reports, I have utilized the ancient Kabbalistic art of Gematria ...
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Sunday, April 12, 2020

Finding Anchors in Uncertainty: Week Four of Distant Socializing

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Each year during Pesach, after the Seders are concluded (or logged off – which might be better vernacular for this year’s Zoom Seders), wh...