Three times a day, observant Jews around the world read one of the most important biblical passages for our people, Deuteronomy 11:13–21. In these verses, God tells the Israelites that if they obey God’s commandments with their…
Once again, Jewish people will kindle light for peace for all. Lansing State Journal, December 10, 2006 After the Jewish people had dwelled in the land of Israel for more than 1,000 years, the Seleucid Greeks occupied…
At Rosh Hashanah, I spoke of the connection between Purim and Yom Ha-KI-purim, the day that is like Purim. This connection is not obvious, since we associate Purim with fun and Yom Kippur with dead seriousness. But…
Dear Friends at Kehillat Israel, A long and painful election season has come to a close. I know there are many in our congregation who have put extraordinary effort into the campaign, and many who may be…
Michigan State Capitol, Lansing When the Israelites were about to enter the promised land in Deuteronomy 11, God told them, “If you love Me and serve me with all your heart and all your soul, then I…
Despite our fascination with food, I’ve decided not to talk about today’s parashah, with its detailed descriptions of kosher and treyf sources of meat, neither of which are ever served at a KI kiddush. Instead I want to look at our wonderful,…
