Theodore Bikel: Actor, Musician, Nurturer of Souls
Theodore Bikel’s death earlier this week sent me straight back to the Sunday afternoons of my childhood.
The Torah In Haiku: D'varim
Torah is commonly referred to as "The Five Books Of Moses". But are they all really "of Moses"?
America's Continuing Journey for Justice: I'll Be There
Thirty summers ago, I visited Universal Studios on a family vacation. My favorite part of the back-lot tour was the 1970s van sitting in an empty parking lot.
Succession Planning: An Integral Piece of Your Leadership Portfolio
In this week’s Torah portion, Pinchas, God instructs Moses,
“Ascend these heights of Abarim and view the land that I have given to the Israelite people. When you have seen it, you too shall be gathered to your kin, just as your brother Aaron was.”
Although Moses had a marvelous opportunity to see where he had led his people, the act of taking the Israelites across the border – and fighting for the milk and honey – was left to the next generation of leaders.
Managing Change, the Only Constant in Today’s World
As congregational families, how do we manage feelings of disruption and discomfort, especially as we prepare to welcome new clergy and senior staff to the temple family.