Author Archives: rabbisteinman

About rabbisteinman

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

Happy Passover!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by rabbisteinman

May we all know liberation from the narrowness, the oppression and enslavement in our lives and in our world. This year we are slaves, next year may we be free. Happy Passover to you and yours.

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Today I will use a fountain pen

Posted on April 14, 2011 by rabbisteinman

And I did! And I did yesterday, too. I am lucky to have two fountain pens. One is from a dear friend that came as part a fancy desk set. The other is a Levenger (not that this means anything … Continue reading →

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The shopping list

Posted on April 12, 2011 by rabbisteinman

The shopping list I started doing my shopping for Passover. Matzah, butter, eggs. And the new addition I never wanted, at least not yet, the yahertzeit candle. To ignite on the eve of the 7th day so that I can … Continue reading →

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What are you reading?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by rabbisteinman

I’ve added something new to the blog! I know. It is so exciting. I’m taking some inspiration from my friend @imabima and keeping a list of the books I’ve read. If you look at the top of the blog in … Continue reading →

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Addendum to ‘I want to go to this Seder!’

Posted on April 7, 2011 by rabbisteinman

On Tuesday, I posted this about the Sipping Seder. Just for the record, the creators of this seder are aware that not all of the cocktails they have created are kosher for Passover. Here is a link to some of … Continue reading →

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More seder thoughts

Posted on April 6, 2011 by rabbisteinman

I wrote this d’var Torah for the board meeting last night. (Unfortunately, I didn’t attend because I have a bad cold). Maybe it will be helpful for your seder? —– Two weeks from tonight, God willing, we will be gathered … Continue reading →

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I want to go to this seder!

Posted on April 5, 2011 by rabbisteinman

Chosdesh tov (Happy first of the month of Nisan). It is just a few more weeks until we will be gathered around our family’s table to tell the story of the Exodus from Egypt. Several weeks ago I was talking … Continue reading →

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Kind of a big ooops

Posted on April 4, 2011 by rabbisteinman

I hope that you are news savvy enough to have read the recent Washington Post editorial from Friday, April 1 (and this was no April Fools joke) in which Richard Goldstone stated: We know a lot more today about what … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday, Papa z”l

Posted on March 30, 2011 by rabbisteinman

Today was my PAPA’s birthday. I have some very clear memories of birthday celebrations with him and various family members and each of them brings a smile to my face. How could they not? My PAPA was the … Continue reading →

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The Bagel Wars

Posted on March 29, 2011 by rabbisteinman

You may not be aware of this, but people have a lot of opinions about bagels. Recently at TS there has been a lot of controversy about bagels. Every morning that we serve breakfast after minyan (Monday to Friday and … Continue reading →

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