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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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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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