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About rabbisteinman

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

I am in Toronto. My brain is in New Orleans #ccar11

Yesterday, hundreds of Reform Rabbis converged on New Orleans for the Central Conference of American Rabbis annual convention. To say that I’m jealous because I am not there is an understatement. I’ve also never been to New Orleans and always … Continue reading

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Ooops!

I am pretty sure I broke a blogger rule. I said I was going to post more about Purim and then I never did. Ooops. I hope you can forgive me. Especially because now Purim is over and I’m kind … Continue reading

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Announcement from Temple Sinai

Temple Sinai members received this e-blast today: Dear Fellow Congregants, Rabbi Eleanor Steinman has enjoyed being part of our Temple family for the last three years; however, she would like to strengthen her commitment to social action and social justice … Continue reading

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My AUNT L is awesome!

Though it may embarrass her a great deal, you should all know that my AUNT L is amazing! This was written about her in a local Austin, TX paper. I am removing her name because she wouldn’t want me to … Continue reading

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Be happy. It’s Adar. Again.

Jewish tradition teaches, משנכנס אדר מרבים בשמחה. When Adar comes, joy is increased. Well Adar is here and it is time to be happy. This video has the potential to make you happy. And you could learn something. I will … Continue reading

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Happy Pri Adamah opening day!

Hip hip hooray! Today is Pri Adamah day. That’s right. You can now go here and sign up for the 2011 season. There are some new features to the program this year… -Choose between 13 or 18 points and come … Continue reading

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Apple could achieve total domination

I believe I have written before about how much I love my Macbook. Purchased in 2008 as an ordination gift to myself, it is the gift that keeps on giving. I use it everyday at the office and a lot … Continue reading

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Read Local. Think Global. March 6.

Once again, the amazing social action committee has put together the Read Local. Think Global. program. This time we are reading Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. If you have read the book, if you … Continue reading

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The best night of the year!

In my family there is no night at home more sacred than the Academy Awards. This year, I’m inviting all of the 20-30s members of Temple Sinai and their friends over to honor this long-standing Steinman tradition (no there will … Continue reading

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Why are the birds so angry?

I do not know why the birds are so angry (well, I mean I do because I watched the beginning of the game), I just  know that I like to shoot them at the green piggies. As a purchaser of … Continue reading

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