Rabbi Greg Harris

Progressive Jews, come to AIPAC

March 29, 2019

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 …

Jewish Identity; Halachik Identity

March 8, 2019

We live in a time of personal searching.  Bookshelves are full of titles encouraging us to find our true path, inspire our soul or discover our inner resilience.  We are …

Closing Out Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month

March 1, 2019

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 …

Being a Community of Inclusion

February 8, 2019

I have learned disabilities are sometimes obvious and other times hidden.  Crutches and wheelchairs are external indicators of physical differences.  As a community we have been diligent to design spaces …

All in the Same Boat

January 25, 2019

A few days ago, we observed the birthday of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.  His vision for America and humanity continues to resonate even as we continue to fall too …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Thankful Traditions

November 21, 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 …

Proud to be Jewish

November 1, 2018

I am proud to be Jewish, even in these difficult days. In these past days, I have cried with people and sometimes hugged when words felt inadequate. Rabbi Werbin, Hazzan …