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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Passover, Ramadan and Easter: Finding Hope in Dark Times - Opening Prayer for the Colorado House of Representatives

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This is a sacred time for many religious traditions. All over the world, Muslims are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. For Christians, ...
Monday, March 27, 2023

Protests In Israel: Hardened Hearts and a Longing for Hope

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  Dear Friends, Like many of you, I am watching the events unfolding in Israel with mixed emotions. On the one hand, I am frightened by the ...
Thursday, March 23, 2023

Opening Prayer For the CO House of Representatives the Day After the Denver East High School Shooting - 3-23-23

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  Last night I sat in a room filled with 35 students, members of my congregation, parents, clergy and teachers from East High School. My col...
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Opening Prayer for the Colorado House of Representatives: 3-26-23 "Screens"

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  Our God and God of all humanity: Yesterday, we received the gift of a small taste of the springtime that is ready to bloom. We basked in...

Testimony on behalf of Senate Bill SB23-190 “Deceptive Trade Practice Pregnancy Related Service.”

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 I was asked to testify on behalf of  the Colorado State   Senate Bill SB23-190 “Deceptive Trade Practice Pregnancy Related Service.” This b...
Saturday, March 4, 2023

The Amalek Within. Shabbat Zachor, 5782

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Dear Friends, Purim is coming!  Over the past several weeks, our amazing teen Purim Shpielers have been rehearsing their “Encanto”- themed P...
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Loving Israel Does Not Mean Remaining Silent in the Face of Bad Behavior

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 This is a letter I sent out to my congregation in December after the installation of the Netanyahu Far-Right Governing Coalition. Events of...
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Husband Father Friend Sr. Rabbi of Temple Emanuel in Denver Colorado. Musician Poet
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