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Tag: Lech Lecha
As We Continue Our Journey, We Note What We Leave Behind
Earlier this week I had the honor of giving the d'var Torah at the meeting of the Board of Governors of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College/Jewish Reconstructionist Communities, a body on which I hold an ex officio seat as President of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association. This is what I shared: Thank you. I am honored to …
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Yes, Go Forth. But Don’t Forget to Smash the Idols.
This post was originally posted on the Rabbis Without Borders blog, as my monthly contribution you can read it in its original posting here. Last week’s election prompted strong reaction and reflection from the Jewish community. With a majority of Jews supporting the Democratic candidate, and the troubling echos of anti-Semitism and xenophobia which permeated …
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Torah tl;dr: “Lech Lecha”
Making your choices. Listen to the latest episode of my podcast here: 60 SECONDS TO WISDOM. Short lessons on the weekly Torah portion. Suitable for all who seek. You can read the entire text of the Torah portion here.
Love Thy (Next-Door) Neighbor as Thyself
It was my monthly turn on the Rabbis Without Borders blog today. Here is my contribution, reflecting on a recent incident. Talking about The Twilight Zone, neighbors, our ancestor Abraham, Halloween and my chickens... Love Thy (Next-Door) Neighbor as Thyself
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