Vayakhel: A Study in Patience
Everyone is a bit impatient nowadays. How long do we have to work to see a better world? Longer than you think, but it’s all good.
Being Jewish at Christmas
We can share this Chirstmas Day with Shabbat, look the Sabbath candles glowing before us as a reminder of the light we wish to bring into the world, and look at the Christmas lights in our neighborhood and see them as a sign of those around us who, too, are looking to bring more light into a darkened world.
Free Passover Powerpoint Hagaddah
Coronavirus. Who knew it was the 11th plague? If you are leading a seder this year and need a hagaddah to lead a seder over Zoom, Google Hangouts or whatever, here’s one I designed a few years back. Want to show some appreciation? Make a donation to the charity...
The Hazzon of the Hazzan
In order to talk of the role of the Hazzan or Cantor, one must speak about the role of public prayer.
A song for my Boo on our 10th anniversary!
So Monica and I just celebrated our 10th anniversary! I wanted to give her a great gift for the occasion.
Playing “The Boatswain” in HMS Pinafore
As I had mentioned a few days ago, I had the opportunity and honor of performing with Troupers Light Opera Company in their curtain raiser, “The Magic Knight.” It was through this casting I also got to play “The Boatswain” in Gilbert & Sullivan’s “HMS Pinafore.” (Video included!)
Playing “The King” in Victor Herbert’s “The Magic Knight
Recently, I had the opportunity to perform Victor Herbert’s spoof on Lohengrin, The Magic Knight, with Troupers Light Opera Company. (Video included!)
Omer Counting Guide for 2017
I’m happy to share my Omer Counting Guide for 2017. Someone twisted my arm (Ross… I’m looking at you!), so I did this once again. Please look it over once to make sure I didn’t goof on dates or Hebrew. Since being off the pulpit, I might have lost my ability to actually count! But seriously, do use this in good health, and Happy Passover!
Hate me
Hate me. Hate me. Hate me because I hurt you. Directly. Intentionally. Good reasons to hate me: I punched you in the gut for no apparent reason I personally insulted your mother I said to your face, “I hate you” I betrayed our friendship I irrationally...
What am I up to?
Each human being has a road to travel, a story to tell, and its relevant and important to that human. We can all be mindful of the world and still enjoy the life we have as individuals. I’m looking forward to see what comes next.
