Remember the Jewish Foster HomeGeneral wisdom suggests that you should begin a sermon with some kind of interesting or engaging story- something that puts the...
Erev Rosh Hashanah Sermon 2017I have always had a loud voice. No one has ever accused me of being too quiet, too shy, or too hesitant to speak. Over the years, my...
My Grandfather's Military ServiceThis spring, I sent a request to the national military archives for the records of my grandfather and my great- grandfather- both of whom...
I Love Being JewishWhen I was in first grade, I wrote the following in my school journal: “I am Jewish. I love being Jewish. I go to temple on Friday. I...
A Letter To Leslie KnopeDear Leslie, I’m sure that you’re busy helping your friends find meaningful careers or being the Governor of Indiana or just generally...
A D'var Torah About Recent Events In IsraelPhoto link: https://www.loc.gov/resource/matpc.22786/ This week, a lot has been happening in Israel. These developments and the various...
A D'var Torah For Pride ShabbatMost Shabbat evenings, as we gather to pray and welcome the Sabbath, I can feel the strands of tradition that link everyone in our...
Holiness, Not Perfection, Is Our GoalThis week’s Torah portion, B’har - B’chukotai, is made up of the last chapters in the book of Leviticus and, as our B’nai Mitzvah will...
In Response to the Recent Incidents at Ridgefield High SchoolOn Wednesday, the principal of Ridgefield High School and the Superintendent of Ridgefield schools sent emails to the parents and...
Dear MorrisDear Morris, This letter is part of an ongoing project. I have been researching our family’s history for many years now and have really...