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Good News in Religions

January 4, 2019

I want to share good news.  I expect some will read this blog and respond as doubters and find exceptions – it is the times we live in today.  Good …

It’s Not My Typical Wednesday

December 27, 2018

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

The Sorkin Youth Israel Trip is no Dream

December 20, 2018

“If you will it, it is no dream.” These words of Theodor Herzl from his book Altneuland, Old New Land (1902) resonate with me today.  Herzl had a vision of …

Coming this Purim: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin

December 7, 2018

You know, I heard that Aretha Franklin’s funeral was eight hours long. EIGHT!!!!! To be fair, the program was scheduled for 6 hours, so they were only over by 25% …

Hanukkah in Green

November 30, 2018

The fifth week of the month is a wildcard in our blog schedule.  As Hanukkah begins this Sunday night, let’s think about the holiday from a new angle.  Jewish service …