Jan 25People Who Need PeopleI was in New York last week and went to the TKTS booth to buy tickets for a play. While standing in line I asked one of the workers there if Funny Girl with Lea Michelle ever came to the booth. “Only on Thursday” he said. “when Lea is…Slavery5 min readSlavery5 min read
Jan 1Jewish-not Jew-ish Really ?Jewish-not Jew-ish Allow me to present my credentials. I am unequivocally Jewish. A Lubavitch Mohel (my grandfather) left his calling card on me when I was eight days old, eliminating any question of my authenticity. I was ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary of America making me an expert…Lying4 min readLying4 min read
Dec 20, 2022Have You Ever Heard of Hakarat Hatov?A lesson for the new year. I have seen the term hakarat hatov a lot in the last two years in my readings of sermons articles etc., primarily in the Orthodox world. I must admit for that most of my personal and professional life the term escaped me. What is hakarat hatov? While usually translated…Gratitude5 min readGratitude5 min read
Dec 1, 2022My Way Or The HighwayReligious Zealotry — Bibi Netanyahu had quite a day yesterday. He spoke at a NY Times sponsored event, DealBook, and then appeared on Bari Weiss’ podcast. In the first event he spoke about Israel and the world. He talked about Iran but also how he can bring about peace with the Palestinians…Religion5 min readReligion5 min read
Nov 22, 2022The Israeli Election, How Should We React?I don’t usually do requests. Not that I am intrinsically opposed to it, but in reality, I don’t get many requests in response to a blog article. After the last blog about Dave Chappelle, I did get one. The reader wrote,” I am very curious as to your take on…Israel7 min readIsrael7 min read
Nov 14, 2022If You Are Going To Have Cancel Culture, Choose The Right CanceleeDave Chappelle or Donald TrumpTrump6 min readTrump6 min read
Oct 31, 2022You Can’t Go Home Again-Or Can You?Reflections on my recent trip to Israel — Thomas Wolfe wrote a book called, “You Can’t Go Home Again”. I have always agreed with that thought. I have lived in 13 different homes, from my grandmother’s to my parents’, to dorm rooms and an apartment, 2 synagogue parsonages, a cottage, and 3 homes that I owned. Some I…Israel6 min readIsrael6 min read
Sep 28, 2022Can You Be Religious And Not Believe In God?I had the pleasure of giving the second day sermon for Rosh Hashana at Temple Beth Am this morning. Unfortunately torrential downpours kept many worshipers away, so I am happy to share this with all my readers and those who did not make it today. I chose the topic…God11 min readGod11 min read
Sep 13, 2022Sticks and Stones and the High Holy DaysI hope I don’t shock anyone with the news that the High Holy Days are around the corner. I prepare for them in a way that touches the totality of the human experience. I plan my recipes, shop for my food, secure my brisket and make sure my guests…Lies5 min readLies5 min read
Aug 18, 2022oops I may have sent the wrong linkthe link at the bottom should be https://youtu.be/sc23ukFO2Xw?t=261 min read1 min readoops I may have sent the wrong linkthe link at the bottom should behttps://youtu.be/sc23ukFO2Xw?t=26----
