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Have you ever wondered if an alien species posted a beacon outside of our solar system with the warning to avoid Earth? While there have been incredible accomplishments by humanity, it is the tragic and evil ones that weigh us down and garner the most attention. Despite my continually upbeat declarations that the vast majority of humanity are good and decent people, our propensity for war seems...Read more...

This week’s Torah portion features the ultimate rejection of God by the Israelites. Moses ascends Mt. Sinai to receive the word of God, leaving Aaron in charge. Moses’ long absence makes the Israelites question if he will ever return, and despite having just experienced the Revelation of God at Mt. Sinai, and responding as a collective with the immortal words Na-aseh v’Nishma, we will do...Read more...

This week I have been virtually attending the Jewish Educators Assembly convention. For those unfamiliar with the group, it is the professional organization of educators in the Conservative movement. I must say that in all my years in Jewish education, I have never met a more dedicated group of professionals who are passionate about Jewish education and the engagement with all age groups in...Read more...

I must admit that after I first learned of the hostage situation in Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas last Shabbat, my initial reaction was “Oh no. Not again.” It was traumatic for me, as painful memories resurfaced. I’m doing okay now. But it got me thinking about how you, my congregants, are feeling?

Do you feel the...Read more...

It is one year later. For those who do not recall, on this date one year ago, I witnessed something I never imagined possible in the United States: a resurrection to overturn the results of a democratic election. I cried as I watched fellow Americans break through glass to entire our nation’s Capitol building, as furniture was moved to block the doors so armed insurrectionists would not...Read more...