April 19, 2025
Do not rely on miracles
This sermon was delivered on the seventh day of Passover at Temple Beth El in Charlotte, North Carolina. Hineini, here I am. Hineinu, here we are on the final day…
April 8, 2025
The 5 “P”s of why the World Zionist Congress Matters
These words were shared to close out a Heart to Heart: Pre-Passover program with Israeli and North American Reform Rabbis on Monday, April 8, 2025. I want to share with…
March 27, 2025
We Need a New Road
These closing remarks were written and delivered in response to a talk with poet and scholar, Clint Smith, followed by a conversation with Laura Belcher, President and CEO of Habitat…
March 14, 2025
Charlotte Blacks and Jews Crossing Bridges in Selma & Beyond
By Judy Schindler and James Walker It is 1965. Imagine you live in a county that is 81% Black and 19% white, and not one Black person is registered to…
March 12, 2025
Time Flies
As part of my role on the faculty at Queens University, I am often asked to share a reflection to open a faculty meeting. Here’s my reflection from our March…