Creating Best Practices to Minimize Anti-SemitiAn extensive article by staff writers at the Jewish Telegraphic Agency profiled a fairly recent project sponsored by the Anti-Defamation…2d ago2d ago
Mixed Jewish LeadershipFor a while I’ve dabbled with the Hartman Institute’s publicly available programs. This organization is based in Israel, founded by a…Dec 18, 2024Dec 18, 2024
Reconsidering MeritocracySometimes a single publication captures my full attention. It’s been a while since I devoted a single post to commentary on a single…Nov 27, 2024Nov 27, 2024
Preparing ThanksgivingTwo weeks should enable a notable holiday. While American in origin and practice, a Jewish element also has its place. Rabbis in America…Nov 15, 2024Nov 15, 2024
Correct AnticipationLike many others, the very consistent return of MAGA by an electorate diverse in geograph, demographics, personal aspirations has generated…Nov 9, 2024Nov 9, 2024
Expensive Halloween CandyAs voting time approaches, the price of edibles will likely sway its share of voters. Not all prices rise uniformly. The steepest are those…Oct 23, 2024Oct 23, 2024
Decorating Our SanctuaryDownsized. It describes our congregation and its people. Empty nesters comprise the bulk of our current membership. Retired people, many…Oct 10, 2024Oct 10, 2024
Wandering CostcoI did not take a cart. Despite a new corporate policy to confirm active membership, the door greeter accepted a quick flash of my card’s…Sep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2024
Too Much DrivingAs much as I like road trips, I’ve probably driven my last one. The route took my odometer up some 1880 miles over a week, traversing five…Aug 28, 2024Aug 28, 2024