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Green Jews (and Other Green Religious People Too)

I was quoted briefly in this article in the Charlotte Observer this morning about religion and the environment:Believers say religion goes hand in hand with protecting the earth – CharlotteObserver.com. (Of course the interview was much longer, but at least I got a paragraph!) We think of Environmentalism as a modern ethic, tied especially toContinueContinue reading “Green Jews (and Other Green Religious People Too)”

Pesach Songs – What’s Your Fave?

My favorite Passover song is Adir Hu. (Click on the words to listen. I don’t know who that guy is, but he sings a mean Adir Hu.) I like it for no other reason than that I love the melody. The optimism of the tune matches the optimism of the lyrics, which mean: “May GodContinueContinue reading “Pesach Songs – What’s Your Fave?”

Thoughts for Pesach 5770

Here are 2 readings I put together for this year’s seder. Feel free to use them at your own tables, or to pass them on. Chag Kasher V’sameach! Freedom and Slavery Avadim hayinu. Once we were slaves in Egypt Ata v’nei chorin. And the Eternal took us out of that place. With freedom comes responsibility.ContinueContinue reading “Thoughts for Pesach 5770”

Judaism & Health Care

As the health care bill makes its way through the House, I am posting here my Yom Kippur Sermon from last Fall, which was called “Judaism and the Health Care Crisis.” For Jews, health care is not only a financial or political issue – it is a moral issue. “Judaism and the Health Care Crisis,”ContinueContinue reading “Judaism & Health Care”