Reflections Off the Bimah


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From Dayton to El Paso: Rediscovering the value of human life.

August 9, 2019

It’s hard to know what to say anymore. 253 mass shootings in 2019 alone in America and people are devastated. Just check out this Time Cover listing every city with …

The ‘Magic’ of Jewish Summer Camp

August 2, 2019

Camp Swig no longer exists.  It was the summer camp I attended in the 70’s and 80’s in Saratoga, CA.  Established in the 50’s, it was long the only Jewish …

Intermarried Jews are not a Second Holocaust

July 26, 2019

This week is the fourth week of the month. For Reflections Off the Bimah, the fourth week features thought leaders from throughout the Jewish world and beyond. These special posts give …

The Cantors Take Italy- And You’re Invited!

July 12, 2019

Question- and stay with me here- have you ever hung out with a group of Cantors? You might be thinking “ Wow, I’m imagining a bunch of people talking over …

Skee Ball

July 3, 2019

I love skee ball. My family and I have made this frivolous summer activity into a competitive, ticket hording sport. Rehoboth’s Funland costs .25 cents per game for 8 balls …