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The best night of the year!

Posted on February 17, 2011 by rabbisteinman

In my family there is no night at home more sacred than the Academy Awards. This year, I’m inviting all of the 20-30s members of Temple Sinai and their friends over to honor this long-standing Steinman tradition (no there will … Continue reading →

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What are you reading?

Posted on February 10, 2011 by rabbisteinman

I’m still having a hard time with the reading thing. I have a book by my bed (I almost always have a book or Kindle by my bed) to read before I fall asleep as I’ve done since I was … Continue reading →

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I don’t love the iPad

Posted on January 12, 2011 by rabbisteinman

I hope that you are sitting down.  This post is going to shock you.  It almost shocks me and I’m the one writing it. I was fortunate to spend the end of December with THE DIVA and MY DAD in … Continue reading →

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In Toronto on Sunday? Come to this!

Posted on January 10, 2011 by rabbisteinman

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I’m still kvelling

Posted on December 23, 2010 by rabbisteinman

Sitting in the 5th row in a suit sat UNCLE ALAN as President Obama signed the end of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.  I didn’t get to watch the signing ceremony, unfortunately.  Thankfully, I watched President Obama’s speech online and you … Continue reading →

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I’m famous

Posted on December 9, 2010 by rabbisteinman

I know I was already famous to you.  This is different.  This is me being published and hopefully helping people.  Remember my Rosh Hashanah sermon?  Well, now you can find the prayer that I crafted and a link to my … Continue reading →

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The gift of reading

Posted on December 6, 2010 by rabbisteinman

I come from a family of readers.  We all read in a different sort of way.  MY DAD is always reading a book, whether on an e-reader or the actual thing.  The people at the library know him by name. … Continue reading →

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The hills are burning

Posted on December 4, 2010 by rabbisteinman

Written before Shabbat (I don’t know if the news will change) A terrible tragedy has befallen the Land of Israel.  A fire of unclear origins is ravaging the north of the country.  People have died, homes are ruined, and many … Continue reading →

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Let’s talk about it

Posted on December 1, 2010 by rabbisteinman

Today marks World AIDS day.  This moment is to remember those whose lives have been list, to educate and re-educate ourselves and our children, and our community.  Let us remember the individuals both named and unnamed who have lost their … Continue reading →

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Duh! We’re moving from peoplehood to purpose

Posted on November 10, 2010 by rabbisteinman

I spotted the following article online. Communal ties lacking for young Jewish professionals, study shows November 10, 2010 NEW ORLEANS, La. (JTA) — A new survey shows that younger Jewish professionals are less committed to the Jewish collective than their … Continue reading →

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