Category Archives: Peace

Red alert

Posted on July 10, 2014 by rabbisteinman

There is so much to say and so much being said about what is happening in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank. Two days ago I downloaded an app called “Red Alert” that lets you know (you can set the … 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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Sh’ma Smackdown – a re-post from WRJ

Posted on October 25, 2012 by rabbisteinman

This post comes from the Women of Reform Judaism’s blog on October 24 found here. by Rabbi Marla J. Feldman Much has been written in recent days about the arrest of Anat Hoffman, executive director of the Reform Movement’s Israel Religious … Continue reading →

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Arrest at the Western Wall

Posted on October 18, 2012 by rabbisteinman

Jewish tradition that we have entered into mar Cheshvan, bitter Cheshvan (the new Jewish month that started Tuesday night) because this month has no holidays. Last night we entered mar Cheshvan because of the horrific events that occurred at the Western Wall. … Continue reading →

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The Western Wall is a site for all Jews!

Posted on August 20, 2012 by rabbisteinman

The Israel Religious Action Center is working on a petition to the Western Wall Heritage Council calling for diversity in the membership after four women were detained on Sunday morning for wearing tallitot/prayer shawls. Here is a copy of the email … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem review

Posted on July 15, 2012 by rabbisteinman

It is hard to believe that my time in Israel is coming to an end. It has been an amazing few weeks. (Video, pictures, links and formatting to be improved when I get home). The highlights (in no particular order) … Continue reading →

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Looking for a good read?

Posted on January 10, 2012 by rabbisteinman

The Jewish Book Council just released the 2011 winners and finalists in a myriad of categories for their prestigious award. If you are looking for something to read, you might want to start here. Mazal tov to all the authors, … Continue reading →

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Listen to POTUS! #URJbiennial

Posted on December 16, 2011 by rabbisteinman

In a few minutes (around 12:45pm ET), President of the United States, Barack Obama will address more than 6,000 Reform Jews at the Union for Reform Judaism’s biennial convention. Unfortunately I am not there in person this time, so I … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day

Posted on November 11, 2011 by rabbisteinman

I found these poems online and find them to be an appropriate marker of Veteran’s Day. Alden Solovy Veterans Day Prayer G-d of compassion, G-d of dignity and strength, Watch over the veterans of the United States In recognition of … Continue reading →

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The night of broken glass remembered

Posted on November 9, 2011 by rabbisteinman

Today is the commemoration of Kristallnacht, the night of broken glass. It was November 9, 1938 in Nazi Germany and parts of Austria that synagogues, homes and businesses owned by Jews, and people were brutally destroyed. Though Kristallnacht was 73 … Continue reading →

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