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Though I didn’t fill out any brackets or place any bets on the outcome of the NCAA basketball tournament, I am a fan.  I like college ball sometimes even better than the NBA because the game isn’t about a team’s … Continue reading →

I am very excited to announce to the blogosphere that Temple Sinai will be starting its own CSA, Pri Adamah.  This initiative of the social action committee at temple is going to meet a number of goals of the committee … Continue reading →

It has been a whirlwind of a few days.  The CCAR conference in San Francisco was fantastic.  I saw classmates who are now colleagues, people from the Brickner Seminar, people who inspired me to be a rabbi, and so much … Continue reading →

This week I will be attending the CCAR convention in San Francisco.  I will be blogging there and cross posting what I write here. This was today’s post. In a few hours I will be traveling to San Francisco for … Continue reading →

It has been a doozy (doosie?) of a week. I am so grateful that Shabbat is almost here.  I will have a little time to relax, rejuvenate, and let go, precisely what I need.  It’s not just what I need … Continue reading →

Last week I posted this.  While I wholeheartedly agree that there is a need for talented, qualified Jewish educators in lots of venues throughout the world.  It seems to me that the ordination of women as rabbis solely to serve … Continue reading →

The Brickner Seminar convened by the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and CLAL reminded me why I became a rabbi.  It has taken me several days to process all that I learned and I am still deep in that … Continue reading →

There most certainly won and I have to admit it was quite exciting.  I was privileged to watch the game with genuine Canadians and they were quite excited.  I learned of a Canadian custom.  After a big win (apparently these … Continue reading →

I just saw this article on my google reader and I have to confess I’m not convinced this is an entirely positive thing.  I promise to think about this more and post again about it.  For now, what are your … Continue reading →

I am privileged to be in attendance at the Brickner Seminar where there is some phenomenal teaching, learning, and conversation taking place.  Last night there was a great session from Jonathon Lange from the IAF who presented a brief overview … Continue reading →