Marlee’s Sermon >>
Date: 2015-06-08 | Id: rwd28

Here is the sermon given by Marlee Neugass. I want to share it because it is worth reading. And no, I did not excommunicate her afterward… although I told her I would…
I am SO proud of this young woman, and of everyone who created, led and participated in Friday night’s service!

Rabbi, Do You Support the Iran Agreement? >>
Date: 2015-09-04 | Id: rwd24

Over recent weeks, the Iran agreement has been the number one topic of conversation in Jewish circles. Many people have asked me if I am going to speak about it on the High Holidays, and I told them no, I am not. Here is why.

Stretch your “spiritual muscles” >>
Date: 2018-08-01 | Id: rdw9

Preparing for the High Holidays, like preparing to engage in strenuous physical activity, requires a warm-up. For physical exercise, we have to stretch our muscles; for spiritual exercise we have to stretch our minds.

Truth, Truthiness and Lies >>
Date: 2018-10-01 | Id: rdw8

It’s time to re-evaluate the whole “one-plus-one-equals-two” thing. It just never seemed right to me, so I did some research on it and learned some shocking things about this so-called “fact.”

Meaningful – and Lasting – Gifts for Hanukkah >>
Date: 2018-11-05 | Id: rdw7

Hanukkah is not “the Jewish Christmas.” The word itself, hanukkah, means “re-dedication.” As the Maccabees rededicated the Temple to God’s service, Hanukkah calls us to rededicate ourselves to God’s service.

A Tribute to My Teacher >>
Date: 2000-06-01 | Id: rdw63

When I began 12th grade in Religious School, a new Educator came to my temple. Dr. Dorothy Axelroth was the first female Jewish educator I had ever heard of, and had she known what she was in for, I probably never would have heard of her.