Rabbi Greg Harris

Seeing Beyond God’s Gender

October 25, 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 …

An Embracing Look at Ourselves

October 5, 2018

During the High Holidays, I enjoy looking at the kahal (community) gathered.  I clearly recall how I felt during my first Rosh Hashana at Beth El and how many strangers …

It Didn’t Always Rain on Sukkot

September 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 …

Welcoming a Refugee Family

August 31, 2018

Throughout the Torah, the Israelites are reminded “you know the feelings of a stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt” (Ex 23:9)  Thirty-six times in the Torah …

Unicorns in the Hebraic Section of the Library of Congress

August 23, 2018

One of my favorite places in all of Washington, D.C. is the Library of Congress.  My first visit was in 1981 and it has been a recurring joy and fascination …

Getting (Re)Grounded at the Ballpark

August 3, 2018

I am writing this blog from Syracuse, NY.  I am not visiting the Carrier Dome or participating in the 2018 US Bowling Congress Championship (yes, that is actually a thing …

Summer Grandeur

July 6, 2018

I love the pace of summer.  People are enjoying stay-cations and far off travel.  The neighborhood ice cream truck magically pierces the heat and humidity which is finally upon us.  …

Is the Constitution Judeo-Christian?

June 29, 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 …

David and Jonathan

June 8, 2018

St. Mark’s Portobello is an Episcopal church in Edinburgh, Scotland.  It was one of the first Episcopal churches to be built after the Jacobite risings in the 18th century. While I …

Remembering on Memorial Day

May 24, 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 …