Our time in this world is brief. Each hour, each day is a gift—and our task is to use that time with purpose and love. I am a rabbi. I became a rabbi for the same reason my father did—and for the same reason my grandfather, a Yiddish poet and underground activist in Nazi Germany, dedicated his life to Jewish survival and dignity. It’s a sacred inheritance: to do my…
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by Rabbi Judy Schindler A recent Israeli poll shows that 69% of Israelis support ending the Gaza war as part of a hostage deal. I stand with them. While I…
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…
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…
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…