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Rabbi Michael Gotlieb

Rabbi Michael Gotlieb

Misguided Passion About Gibson’s Film

In anticipation of Easter, a slightly modified version of \”The Passion of the Christ,\” the film by actor and director Mel Gibson, and screenwriter Benedict Fitzgerald, has been re-released. The second coming if you will. This re-cut version is widely available in a DVD gift format.

The Holiness of Life

All of us have heard, or experienced a variation of the following story, told of a father and his daughter. She, a busy professional; he, a retired widower. In one of their virtually nonexistent exchanges, he asks: \”With your booked schedule, will you be able to attend my funeral?\” Her response: \”Of course, how could you say such a thing?\” His retort: \”I need you in my life now, before I die.\”

Sukkah of Change

Sukkot teaches us to view the world differently; it teaches us to value every waking moment of our lives.

Counting the Days

Sunday evening the Jewish world begins its celebration of Shavuot (which literally means weeks). In preparation for the holiday, the Torah orders us to count 49 days (seven weeks) from the second night of Passover until the festival\’s start.

Body and Soul

Six days after the earth\’s creation, God both mandates and hallows the Sabbath day.

Books: Beyond Mortality

For those who struggle with the concept of God, the primary issue is God\’s existence. Once established, one\’s belief in the divine informs other areas, such as the afterlife, reincarnation and resurrection.

Questioning Authority

All of us question authority at times. We do it for any number of reasons. Sometimes our ego motivates us. Sometimes the motivation stems out of a true desire to bring about a needed change.

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