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About rabbisteinman

I am a rabbi living in North America. I was ordained from HUC-JIR. This is my blog.

Begin and Hope #blogelul

Posted on September 1, 2013 by rabbisteinman

Today two of my friends, L & D, were married. A new beginning for their family. And a reminder of the importance of hope. Before the SCOTUS ruling at the end of June L & D might have married according … Continue reading →

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End #blogelul #whatrabbisdo

Posted on August 30, 2013 by rabbisteinman

My my most dear Rabbi, Cantor, and Educator colleagues, Today’s #blogelul theme is end. While you probably won’t even have time to read this blog post, I want to encourage you and remind you that the end is in sight. … Continue reading →

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Love #blogelul

Posted on August 29, 2013 by rabbisteinman

Have you ever had this ruggelah from Marzipan in Jerusalem? Let me assure you, it is love at first bite.

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Dare #blogelul

Posted on August 28, 2013 by rabbisteinman

Yesterday an article was published challenging clergy to lead inspiring worship and simultaneously encouraging “Jews in the pews” to find paths to engagement and study. I dare you to read this article. What do you think? And if you have … Continue reading →

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Pray part 2 #TeamSupermanSam #blogelul

Posted on August 27, 2013 by rabbisteinman

As you may know, #blogelul was the brainchild of my colleague, Rabbi Phyllis Sommer. Rabbi Phyllis and Rabbi Michael Sommer’s son SupermanSam is on day zero for a bone marrow transplant to treat the ninja cancer cells in his body. … Continue reading →

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Judge #blogelul

Posted on August 26, 2013 by rabbisteinman

Since the end of Shabbat much has happened at the Western Wall about the Western Wall. Here is an article that summarizes the situation. Yesterday, it was reported that Cabinet Minister Avichai Mendelblit has proposed a new solution that counters … Continue reading →

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Pray #blogelul

Posted on August 25, 2013 by rabbisteinman

In an envelope marked: Personal God addressed me a letter. In an envelope marked: Personal I have given my answer. Mishkan T’filah, p. 165. Prayer is the easiest thing to do and it is the most difficult thing to do. … Continue reading →

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Awaken #blogelul

Posted on August 23, 2013 by rabbisteinman

When I was in the 2nd grade my teacher elected to mark Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. day in a unique way. We spent the entire day of learning listening her (and maybe some volunteers) read the entire class … Continue reading →

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Change #blogelul

Posted on August 22, 2013 by rabbisteinman

I have written many times before about Women of the Wall, most recently here The group will not meet on Rosh Hashanah, however there will be an incredible 25th anniversary celebration in Jerusalem for Rosh Chodesh Kislev. Here is the … Continue reading →

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Remember #blogelul

Posted on August 20, 2013 by rabbisteinman

Today I performed the mitzvah of comforting the bereaved. I attended the funeral for a colleague’s mother. While I was at the cemetery I went to visit my paternal grandparents grave. Grandma and Papa were amazing grandparents. MY SISTER, my … Continue reading →

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