Author Archives: rabbisteinman

This week I will be attending the CCAR convention in San Francisco.  I will be blogging there and cross posting what I write here. This was today’s post. In a few hours I will be traveling to San Francisco for … Continue reading →

It has been a doozy (doosie?) of a week. I am so grateful that Shabbat is almost here.  I will have a little time to relax, rejuvenate, and let go, precisely what I need.  It’s not just what I need … Continue reading →

Last week I posted this.  While I wholeheartedly agree that there is a need for talented, qualified Jewish educators in lots of venues throughout the world.  It seems to me that the ordination of women as rabbis solely to serve … Continue reading →

The Brickner Seminar convened by the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and CLAL reminded me why I became a rabbi.  It has taken me several days to process all that I learned and I am still deep in that … Continue reading →

There most certainly won and I have to admit it was quite exciting.  I was privileged to watch the game with genuine Canadians and they were quite excited.  I learned of a Canadian custom.  After a big win (apparently these … Continue reading →

I just saw this article on my google reader and I have to confess I’m not convinced this is an entirely positive thing.  I promise to think about this more and post again about it.  For now, what are your … Continue reading →

I am privileged to be in attendance at the Brickner Seminar where there is some phenomenal teaching, learning, and conversation taking place.  Last night there was a great session from Jonathon Lange from the IAF who presented a brief overview … Continue reading →

I recently saw this.  I don’t even know what to say.  I can’t imagine what I would do if someone sitting next to me pulled out one of these.  I am almost positive that if I was sitting next to … Continue reading →

Yesterday I traveled to Baltimore, Maryland to participate in the Rabbi Balfour Brickner rabbinic seminar and fellowship.  I will be here through Thursday learning lots of new things.  I am really excited to have been selected and am hoping that … Continue reading →

The game is today, Team USA vs. Team Canada in men’s hockey.  Okay.  I’m being facetious.  This is not something that I would lose sleep over, though I am sure that many people I know will be cheering quite loudly … Continue reading →