Emanuel Congregation | Reform Synagogue

Today is my 51st birthday. This special day falls between the conclusion of my recent trip to Israel and the arrival on Tuesday evening...

This Shabbat represents a powerful confluence between Torah and our American civil rights movement. Seven times in our Torah portion...

One of my favorite words is "serendipity," the phenomenon of finding something valuable not sought after. In this serendipitous spirit,...

Welcome home. That's what the Emanuel Congregation sign outside my office window says. It gives information on service times and our...

I still remain hard at work on a special powerpoint presentation of my experience at Biennial, so in the meantime I’d like you to...

Shalom Chevrei. Hello friends. I am pleased to tell you that I will be spending this week in Boston for the URJ Biennial. Thank you so...

I grew up as an only child, never baby sat, and was very convinced that I would never, ever want to work with young people even if you...

The earth moves under our feet as we hear one allegation of sexual misconduct after another. News anchors. Hollywood producers. Judges,...

Ultimately, as it pertains to the practice of war, the prophet Isaiah calls us to beat swords into plowshares and spears into pruning...

Yet another tragic display of gun violence. This time at a church in Sutherland Springs, TX. At least 26 people dead of all ages; many...