“I woke up this morning with my mind stayed on freedom.” This week, as part of the CCAR rabbinical convention in Atlanta, I had the opportunity to explore the Civil Rights movement, through a tour of the Center for Civil and Human Rights, lectures from leaders of the Southern Poverty Law Center and the NAACP,ContinueContinue reading ““Stayed On Freedom””
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The Toolkit: A Reflection for Rosh Hashanah 5776
Once, there were two builders – one wise and one foolish. They were on a journey to a jobsite in a faraway town, and each one carried his tool belt with him as they made their way. As night approached, the builders felt weary and stopped at an inn to sleep. Since they were afraidContinueContinue reading “The Toolkit: A Reflection for Rosh Hashanah 5776”
A Meditation for Selichot
On this night of forgiveness, we think about the wrongs that have been done. There are people we have wronged. There are people who have wronged us. Our tradition teaches us to be like God, to be “rachum v’chanun erech apayim v’rav chesed v’emet” – compassionate and gracious, forgiving and slow to anger and filledContinueContinue reading “A Meditation for Selichot”
Building an Inclusive Jewish Community
Both as a rabbi and as a parent, it is important to me that Judaism be inclusive of people with special needs. Today, more and more, young people who have Autism, Aspergers, Down’s Syndrome, and other similar challenges are being encouraged to participate to their full potential in Jewish life! Purely by coincidence, I’ve hadContinueContinue reading “Building an Inclusive Jewish Community”
Rabbi Micah Streiffer 