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It is raining

Posted on November 4, 2011 by rabbisteinman

In Southern California. Yay! The weather has generally been quite pleasant this fall and the rain is a fantastic thing because it will help saturate the ground in order to prevent any forest fires. Hopefully it won’t rain all weekend … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on October 7, 2011 by rabbisteinman

I have not been feeling the desire to blog so I haven’t been writing. I hope that you understand. I think it is important to blog only when I have something to say and all I really have to say … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem, part 1

Posted on July 20, 2011 by rabbisteinman

I have been in Israel for two weeks. I am almost exclusively spending my time in Jerusalem, and the reason for that is because it is the place that I know best, it feels like home (and I am not … Continue reading →

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Letter from rabbi camp

Posted on July 4, 2011 by rabbisteinman

Dear reader, I arrived at rabbi camp (also known as the Rabbinic Torah Seminar at the Shalom Hartman Institute) in Jerusalem. So far, my bunkmates, also known as the people sitting in the beit Midrash with me, are nice. The … Continue reading →

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What are you reading?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by rabbisteinman

I’ve added something new to the blog! I know. It is so exciting. I’m taking some inspiration from my friend @imabima and keeping a list of the books I’ve read. If you look at the top of the blog in … Continue reading →

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More seder thoughts

Posted on April 6, 2011 by rabbisteinman

I wrote this d’var Torah for the board meeting last night. (Unfortunately, I didn’t attend because I have a bad cold). Maybe it will be helpful for your seder? —– Two weeks from tonight, God willing, we will be gathered … Continue reading →

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Announcement from Temple Sinai

Posted on March 16, 2011 by rabbisteinman

Temple Sinai members received this e-blast today: Dear Fellow Congregants, Rabbi Eleanor Steinman has enjoyed being part of our Temple family for the last three years; however, she would like to strengthen her commitment to social action and social justice … Continue reading →

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Be happy. It’s Adar. Again.

Posted on March 8, 2011 by rabbisteinman

Jewish tradition teaches, משנכנס אדר מרבים בשמחה. When Adar comes, joy is increased. Well Adar is here and it is time to be happy. This video has the potential to make you happy. And you could learn something. I will … Continue reading →

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Happy Pri Adamah opening day!

Posted on March 7, 2011 by rabbisteinman

Hip hip hooray! Today is Pri Adamah day. That’s right. You can now go here and sign up for the 2011 season. There are some new features to the program this year… -Choose between 13 or 18 points and come … Continue reading →

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Read Local. Think Global. March 6.

Posted on February 23, 2011 by rabbisteinman

Once again, the amazing social action committee has put together the Read Local. Think Global. program. This time we are reading Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. If you have read the book, if you … Continue reading →

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