Category Archives: holidays

See #blogelul

Posted on August 16, 2013 by rabbisteinman

Did you know that when you see something beautiful, an act of creation like a sunrise or sunset, a meteor shower or a beautiful plant there is a blessing to recite? ברוך אתה ה׳ אלהינו מלך העולם שככה לו בעולמו. … Continue reading →

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Hear #blogelul

Posted on August 15, 2013 by rabbisteinman

The sound of the Shofar stirs my soul. Every day in the month of Elul (except Shabbat) a person is supposed to hear the shofar. Fortunately we live in the modern era. There’s an app for that. I am not … Continue reading →

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Believe #blogelul

Posted on August 14, 2013 by rabbisteinman

I was struggling with what to blog about today and then I saw this…

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Do #blogelul

Posted on August 12, 2013 by rabbisteinman

I love that Judaism is a religion of doing. Whether it is praying, donating, eating, meditating, learning, or talking, Judaism is a religion of action. Right now, in this month of Elul writing this blog is part of my spiritual … Continue reading →

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Accept #blogelul

Posted on August 11, 2013 by rabbisteinman

Last week I went to a mall with my friend, Doug (names changed for anonymity) and his two new daughters Rebecca and Meredith. Doug’s husband, Jeff is already back at work while Doug is taking advantage of his 3-month paternity … Continue reading →

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Act(ing) #blogelul #PopCultureElul

Posted on August 8, 2013 by rabbisteinman

Today’s prompt is act and I decided that I could interpret it to acting. Are you watching Orange is the New Black? Really, you should be (and only when young people are not around, I would give this show an … Continue reading →

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Prepare #blogelul

Posted on August 7, 2013 by rabbisteinman

My colleague, Rabbi Phyllis Sommer, created #blogElul. Every day she offers a prompt and encourages others to offer something as we prepare for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, the first of Tishrei. This year I’ve decided to try to … Continue reading →

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Remember

Posted on April 8, 2013 by rabbisteinman

Today is Yom HaShoah, the day that the world remembers the Holocaust. Below is one of the most powerful images I have ever seen because it describes in a single image what was taken away by the destructive powers of … Continue reading →

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CF4E Passover Reading

Posted on March 13, 2013 by rabbisteinman

I am thrilled to share California Faith for Equality’s CF4E Passover Reading with you. Please share it with your family and friends AND remember to include it in your seder! Passover Seder Reading Tonight we read, “in every generation each individual … Continue reading →

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Happy Chanukah!

Posted on December 11, 2012 by rabbisteinman

Happy Chanukah! I hope that those readers who celebrate Chanukah are having a joyous celebration! Whether or not you celebrate Chanukah December 2012 is also an important time for giving to organizations that support values we share. As you know, … Continue reading →

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