Shabbat HaGadol 5771 — the how’s and why’s of Passover
This week we celebrate “Shabbat HaGadol,” the big or great Sabbath. Which is kind of a weird name if you
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Acharei Mot 5771
“And the Lord spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron, when they came near the
Read MoreMetzora 5771 — See for yourself
“And the priest shall go out of the camp; and the priest shall look…” …Leviticus 14:3 If you
Read MoreTazria 5771 — Rabbis for Human Rights
This is a d’var Torah I gave at Rabbis for Human Rights annual meeting yesterday. At the beginning of this
Read MoreShemini 5771 — For Shame
Moshe Katsav, former president of Israel, has no shame. That’s a bad thing. This week’s Torah portion, Shemini, contains
Read MoreSaying Kaddish
Today marks six months since my mother Maria passed away (If you want to know something about this remarkable
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