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About rabbisteinman

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

Do you like fresh food?

Do you live in the GTA? Do you think that there is nothing compared to the taste of fresh produce grown locally and organically? Well, if you meet any of these criteria, join the Pri Adamah CSA! Every Tuesday come … Continue reading

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How do the youth remember?

Sally Joseph is one of two young Israeli emissaries serving Temple Sinai this year. Sally and her partner, Shalev Fried, work within the congregation to teach about Israel, imbue a love of Israel, and make a meaningful connection with our … Continue reading

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Proud to be a Reform Jew

I returned from the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism‘s Consultation on Conscience and I have never been more proud to be an American. though there are lots of things always happening in the USA that are hard to stomach, … Continue reading

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Important vote in Congress. Call now!

The following is from the RAC.org. Please make the call! Anti-Choice Vote Tomorrow, Speak Up Now! The House of Representatives is voting on the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (H.R. 3) on Wednesday, May 4! This dangerous bill, if … Continue reading

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Happy 50th birthday! #rac50

Happy birthday to the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, affectionately known as the RAC. I traveled to Washington, DC yesterday to attend the Consultation on Conscience. This biannual meeting of the Commission on Social Action and the RAC is … Continue reading

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This is amazing… 4 sons as techies from @darimonline

I saw this from the @darimonline: “The Four Children” as Developmental Stages of Technology Leadership: Reflections from the Avi Chai Technology Academy 2011 APRIL 27 by Lisa (Cross posted from a guest post on the Avi Chai Foundation blog) And… They’re off!  … Continue reading

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Tweet #Torah to the Top!

My friend and colleague Rabbi Mark Hurvitz writes the following about how YOU can help tweet Torah to the top: how to tweet #torah to the top The “day” of June 7, 2011 is “erev” Erev Shavuot. I suggest that we … Continue reading

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Finding meaning

On Sunday night I lit the festival candles for the last day of Passover. It was also the first time that I lit a yartzeit candle for my mom. Or in my mom’s memory. Whatever. When I lit the candle … Continue reading

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Blog makeover

Or is it a makeunder? As you can see I have changed my blog around a bit. What do you think? (Do you think it needs more color? I’m serious about the feedback).

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We need to accept each other

This article appeared in the Canadian Jewish News last week (I couldn’t find an online version)

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