We make assumptions about others based on what we see: what they wear, what they drive, their work, past-times… And we project upon the other who passes our superficial entrance exam what we want them to be — i.e., more like us!

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My recent posts...Over the decades, I have composed melodies for some of the texts we use in our prayer services. (I've written English interpretations of the texts for a few of them.) Some of them are posted here so we can sing them together at Shirat Hayam and, even...

My recent posts...Click links to view sermons. Siren and Shofar (Day 1) Teachings (Day 2)

My recent posts...To the Shabbat Circle at Shalom House Journey with me Shabbat shalom! שבת שלום

My recent posts...9th of Av | tish'a b'av We Jews keep reliving our history through festivals and commemorations. Some of those are more enjoyable than others; the full complement, including the fast day of tish'a b'av, adds rich meaning to our lives and connects us...

In preparation for the 4th of July, I checked my “prayers for country” folder.

My recent posts...Clockwise from top left: early Kabbalat Shabbat service near the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem; Cultural life continues; 24-hour hostages "reminder" near the Knesset; Saturday night hostages rally in Jerusalem. Back from Israel, ready to...

My recent posts...Today is Yom Ha'atzma'ut, Israel's Independence Day. Ellie and I will soon leave for Israel. This will be our first trip since shortly before The Lockdown, when the world seemed to stand still for a few moments. Nearly nothing in our world now feels...

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My recent posts...Preparing for Pesach Looking forward to shining moments! Shabbat shalom! שבת שלום