Author Archives: rabbisteinman

I have a toothpaste problem.  For years I have used Tom’s of Maine toothpaste.  I’ve tried several other natural brands and this is the one that suits me best (usually I use spearmint, on occasion cinnamint, and for a brief … Continue reading →

Yesterday’s post upset some people who shall remain nameless.  I wrote a random list of things that I want.  Not things that I need.  I know the difference.  Believe me.  And I meant what I said, PLEASE DON’T COMPREHEND PURCHASING … Continue reading →

So after being really sick last week and working crazy hard during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.  So I am going to be a little shameless.  Here is a list of things that I want and do not need (and … Continue reading →

Last week there was a very interesting article in the National Post.  In it, Toronto was named the 8th most expensive city in the world.  More expensive than Dubai, Paris, London and Los Angeles. Some of this has to do … Continue reading →

Here is the sermon I delivered on Kol Nidre at Temple Sinai Congregation of Toronto. — I love to read.  I always have at least one book going, sometimes more, and then there are the magazines.  I probably inherited this … Continue reading →

AJWS has incorporated this incredible website and opportunity to give tzedakah before or just after Yom Kippur.  AJWS sent me an email saying, Reflect Back: Fast Forward invites you to donate the “savings” from your fast—the money you would ordinarily … Continue reading →

This is the season of confession, so here goes… My Gates of Repentance (GOR) is missing.  It has been missing since last year when I figured that I forgot to bring it to my office at the end of Yom … Continue reading →

As you know, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is a major issue in the United States and more importantly, my own family.  (If you don’t remember my previous post you can read it here).  Recently a Federal Court ruled that Don’t … Continue reading →

Below is the sermon I delivered at the late service in the New Hall at Temple Sinai on Rosh Hashanah morning 5771. Shanah tovah u’metukah – a sweet and good year. My friend, Marisa[1] has been married for three years.  … Continue reading →

Dear Blog Reader, Happy New Year!  I hope that 5771 is a year filled with joy, happiness, friendship, love, adventure, laughter that makes you almost have to pee, delicious meals shared in fascinating company, pleasant surprises, meaningful family time, justice … Continue reading →