Drama with Jerusalem’s Bridge to Nowhere
“In Jerusalem, municipal affairs regularly beget international crises.” Jewish Ideas Daily looks at the conflict surrounding a bridge in the heart of ancient Judaism.
Tag: "Jerusalem"
In Joshua’s Shoes: This Year in Jerusalem
Every year we end our Seder with the words, “Next year in Jerusalem”. This year I was in Jerusalem and it was a great way to experience Passover.
Apr 27, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
A Word About the Bombing
Next week I’ll continue Moses’ story; he’ll confront the Pharaoh and tell him to release his people from fear. But this week I’d like to say something about the bombing.
Mar 27, 2011 | 5 comments | View Post
The Bitter Pill: Or Conversations with Hashem About Terror in Israel
AISH Rabbi Da-vid ponders how God wants us to respond to terror in Israel.
Mar 25, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
In Joshua’s Shoes: A Tribute to Debbie Friedman (z”l)
I never realized how great of an impact she made until I was at an evening in tribute to Debbie Friedman’s life, music and memory at HUC in Jerusalem. May her memory be a blessing.
In Joshua’s Shoes: Hanukah in Jerusalem
I kept waiting for the ‘holidays’ rush I was used to in Minneapolis. This year, in Jerusalem, was different, amazing.
Dec 15, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
In Joshua’s Shoes: 5-Minute Drash
One of the most challenging things for me is writing and delivering a speech. Especially with constraints. This was a great learning experience for me.
In Joshua’s Shoes: Then The Army Stopped Us
I joined Rabbis for Human Rights to help Palestinian farmers harvest olives in their fields. Then the army stopped us.
Nov 18, 2010 | 17 comments | View Post
In Joshua’s Shoes: A Refresher
At times when school seems overwhelming, there are moments that remind me of what could lie ahead for me. I was refreshed by the beautiful Ordination Ceremony.
Nov 05, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post
In Joshua’s Shoes: The Sounds of Zion
If you take the time to pull the iPod ear buds out of your ears, there is a wide variety of sounds from different cultures that permeate the air in Jerusalem.
Oct 21, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
In Joshua’s Shoes: It’s a Wrap
In many different prayer settings I have watched in fascination as people get ready for Shachrit (Morning) Services by putting Tefillin on their arm and forehead. Yet I had never preformed this Mitzvah. That is, until earlier this year.
Oct 06, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
In Joshua’s Shoes: High Holy Days In Jerusalem
Israel and HUC is a very difficult place sometimes. I was expecting the High Holy Days to be extra meaningful just being in Jerusalem. Some of the days were powerful and other parts were tough. Some experiences are only possible in Israel.
Sep 23, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Big changes for Jewish Israel?
While the two state solution may not be the solution, Israel is a divided country. Now, new Jewish construction in east Jerusalem may change the Jewish/Arab segregation.
Jul 05, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Tu B’Shevat: Fruits of Jerusalem
We are alive, Josh and I, like the fruits of Jerusalem. The trees, figs, noise and clatter tell us we are alive, and we cannot take it for granted.
Jan 25, 2010 | 7 comments | View Post
Tweet your prayers with @TheKotel
Sometimes it is not enough to say a silent prayer at synagogue, or while you are biking around Lake Calhoun, or at home while saying Birkat Hamazon, the blessing over the meal (complete with the table bangings you remember from Jewish camp). Sometimes you need to communicate your prayer straight to God through the oldest [...]
Aug 20, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
