One of the greatest rabbis in Jewish history is Rabbi Akiva. He lived in the years immediately following the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem--a time of harsh Roman rule. Rabbi Akiva is famous for many teachings, but most of all, he is known for his Jewish journey. You see, Rabbi Akiva did not start learning about Judaism until the age of forty. Though he knew he was Jewish, he had never really investigated his Jewish heritage. In middle age, Akiva took an introduction to Judaism course to reconnect with his Jewish identity. Today, we continue that tradition of learning to reestablish our connection with Judaism and the Jewish people. Beginning in January, Temple Emanu-El is going to offer an Introduction to Judaism course. Introduction to Judaism courses are not only for people pursuing conversion to Judaism, though many people do enroll if they are interested in formalizing their Jewish identity. This is also the perfect series for interfaith partners looking to deepen … [Read more...]
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We Will Not Be Quiet
When I was a student at the University of Maryland ('11), I distinctly remember feeling safe being a Jew on campus. My AEPi house and the Hillel never faced antisemitic graffiti, I never had an issue getting an excused absence for Jewish holidays, and our annual Israel festival was proudly celebrated on the largest campus quad in the country, McKeldin Mall. Being outwardly Jewish at the University of Maryland was an easy, positive, and even unremarkable experience. I think my experience at UMD was the status quo for most Jews in America. In the years since, and especially in the last three weeks, Jewish students around the country have faced a very different reality. Since October 7th, when walking on campus or in their classrooms, Jewish students have faced unprecedented levels of antisemitism. Dorm rooms have been defaced and antisemitic messaging has been found on campus sidewalks. Enough is enough. Our children deserve to feel safe to be Jewish at their colleges and … [Read more...]
A Menorah in the Window
While pre-Chanukah celebrations kicked off with a bang at last Friday night's Shabbat service, it is this Sunday night that we will kindle the candles for the first night of Chanukah. Growing up it never felt like a statement to have a menorah shining brightly from our front window - it's just what we did. However, today, I field lots of questions surrounding an uneasiness about publicly displaying our Jewish identity. With rising antisemitism today, to place our menorah in the window does feel like a statement. But just like we have a mezuzah outside our front door, placing a menorah in the window is a declaration that we are proud of our Jewish identity and that in the darkness of winter we want to bring more light to the world. When we place a menorah in the window this Chanukah, we make the following declarations: We are proud to be Jewish and will not live in fear. Despite threats against our communities and people throughout history, we know our purpose is to spread … [Read more...]
I’m heading to Israel!
On Thursday, I'll be away for ten days as the rabbi-on-staff for Atlanta's December Honeymoon Israel Trip. Temple Emanu-El is a proud Reform Zionist congregation, which is why I am investing this time away from my family and my congregational family to share my love of Israel with the next generation of young adults. Israel is a priority of our community, and as I preached on Erev Rosh HaShanah, we enrich our spiritual toolkit when we travel to Israel. Honeymoon Israel's mission is "to provide immersive trips to Israel for locally based cohorts of couples (age 25-40) that have at least one Jewish partner, early in their committed relationship, creating communities of couples who are building families with deep and meaningful connections to Jewish life and the Jewish people." If you haven't heard of it before, Honeymoon Israel (HMI) is a national organization co-founded by Temple Emanu-El member Mike Wise. The local Atlanta Director of Community Engagement, Elana Pollack, is also a … [Read more...]
The Jewish Love Languages
Some folks can't make up their mind when it comes time what or where they want to eat for dinner, what they want to watch on Netflix, where they want to go on vacation, or how they want to spend their weekend. For me, these are relatively easy questions, but what will paralyze me with indecision is determining the best gift to buy for someone. Gift buying is just not my love language. When I learned that economist Tim Harford had measured which gift achieves the greatest amount of happiness, I was relieved. Finally, with mathematical precision, my problem was solved; unfortunately, the perfect gift is cold, hard cash. Economically, cash is the perfect gift, but I don't know of many people who have rosy-eyed memories about the time they received an $36 check for their birthday. In 1992, Gary Chapman came out with a book called "The Five Love Languages." It's been out for 30 years, so I'm not spoiling the punchline when I tell you that the five languages are: acts of service, … [Read more...]
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