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About rabbisteinman

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

Hire my sister, part 2

My friends, our work is not complete.  THE DIVA still does not have full-time employment in Los Angeles.  Many of you have been extremely helpful in the networking game and it is so much appreciated.  With all that has gone … Continue reading

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I’m famous

I know I was already famous to you.  This is different.  This is me being published and hopefully helping people.  Remember my Rosh Hashanah sermon?  Well, now you can find the prayer that I crafted and a link to my … Continue reading

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The the flames of justice burn

I’m not sure about you but this Chanukah thing is starting to drag a little bit. Sure, today it was nice to add the blessing for a Rosh Hodesh (new month, happy Tevet!) I just doing think I have too … Continue reading

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Summer all year long

For today’s Chanukah giving suggestion I didn’t have to think very hard (which is good because I got a flu shot and have a bit of a headache).  Sitting in my office in cold, blustery Toronto with the snow on … Continue reading

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The gift of reading

I come from a family of readers.  We all read in a different sort of way.  MY DAD is always reading a book, whether on an e-reader or the actual thing.  The people at the library know him by name. … Continue reading

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But what will I do with the mute button now?

It seems that there is some sense of order in operation in the world. How, you might ask? Well, if you have ever watched TV at the RABBISTEINMAN house, you know that the mute button is pretty much always used … Continue reading

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Thanks for the grub

Food security is a major issue in our cities, counties, states/provinces, and countries.  On this fifth night of Chanukah, consider donating to your local food pantry.  Dollars can go a lot further in these institutions because they can purchase food … Continue reading

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The hills are burning

Written before Shabbat (I don’t know if the news will change) A terrible tragedy has befallen the Land of Israel.  A fire of unclear origins is ravaging the north of the country.  People have died, homes are ruined, and many … Continue reading

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Equal rights for the 3rd night

Are you familiar with the great work of Human Rights Campaign? Well, you should be. On their website, HRC describes themselves as The Human Rights Campaign represents a grassroots force of over 750,000 members and supporters nationwide. As the largest … Continue reading

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2 places no parent wants to go

A few years ago I did a Clinical Pastoral Education unit at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.  Recently, they opened their new building, well they were scheduled to do it and I don’t know if they actually did, I haven’t driven … Continue reading

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