Ki Tisa 5771: The Land and Idol Worship
“Justice, justice shall you pursue” The Torah commands us to behave justly. It’s not enough to follow the strict letter
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Israel
Tetzaveh 5771: The Oil of Refuge
”And you shall command the people of Israel, that they bring you pure beaten oil olive for the light, for
Read MoreMeeting with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
How is it possible to feel both proud and embarrassed at the same time? It sounds like an oxymoron,
Read MoreInterfaith Monologues
It’s a sad day when interfaith dialog leaves some participants feeling less motivated to work on behalf of the other.
Read MoreLet my people go
Over 3,000 years ago the Jewish people escaped oppression in Egypt. Today the people of Egypt are escaping their own
Read MoreWelcome to Turkey!
I am in Antalya, Turkey for an interfaith meeting with Palestinian Christians and Muslims, part of a five rabbi delegation
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