November 19, 2011 The story of the first family of the Jewish people continues with today’s Torah reading. Abraham’s wife, Sarah, who has accompanied him throughout his journeys, who has been a helpmate to him, and who has been by his side throughout all that has transpired since their departure from their homeland in …
I received an invitation to attend an off-the-record meeting at the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee with members of the Obama campaign staff. Those in attendance included a handful of representatives of Jewish organizations, as well as Peace Now and J Street. The off-the-record meeting was opened by Ira Forman, who is directing …
October 3, 1990, is the date that Germany celebrates the unification of East and West Germany. On October 3, 2011 the German embassy sponsored a celebration at the residence of the German ambassador. It was a somewhat surrealistic experience to be a guest at the residence of the German ambassador in Washington for such a …
October 27, 2011 Mr. Arthur O. Sulzberger, Jr. Publisher The New York Times 620 Eight Avenue New York, NY 10018 Dear Mr. Sulzberger, I am writing to let you know how appalled I was by the insensitivity of The New York Times editorial following the release of Gilad Shalit (October 18, 2011). …
October 22, 2011 Governors and Presidents have the power to grant clemency, to give pardons and to commute prison sentences. Traditionally mercy is shown for any of a number of reasons. It could be that new evidence has come to light revealing that the imprisoned is not guilty, or perhaps there is a genuine …
Yom Kippur October 8, 2011 This past year will be remembered for many things. Among the more memorable aspects would have to be the antics of some very prominent figures, and how often the same storyline seemed to repeat itself. Even though by now we should be immune and used to great men acting …
Kol Nidre 2011 October 7, 2011 There is a robust discussion taking place in a number of public forums these days about whether or not rabbis should speak about political issues on the pulpit, especially during the High Holidays. Personally, I believe it is a prerogative of a rabbi to be a good citizen …
Rosh Hashanah Day 2 September 30, 2011 In early 1995, less than a year after we had moved into our current facility, on a Saturday night when we were holding an art auction, someone plowed into one of our signs at the top of our driveway. A young kid speeding down Norton Road, was …
Rosh Hashana Day 1 September 29, 2011 What words could ever surpass the powerful Unetaneh Tokef, the prayer recited during Musaf, which captures the essence of this day. It proclaims the sanctity and nature of this Yom HaDin, Day of Judgment declaring that, “On Rosh Hashana it is written and on Yom Kippur it …
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