So here we are seven years later, about to enter the Jewish year 5769. The deaths of Sept. 11 have been compounded by more deaths in Iraq and throughout the Middle East. In many ways our world is more violent and certainly more fearful than it had been. Evidence of evil abounds.
I\’ve decided to offer help to others who feel as lost as I once did … with my VideoGuide to Los Angeles, launching online today.
The test of her leadership rests on her ability to move Israeli-Palestinian negotiations to an equitable and durable conclusion
When Ed Guthman died Aug. 30 at the age of 89, the Los Angeles Jewish community lost one of its most distinguished members
Most of us neglect what is arguably the most difficult and meaningful ritual at this time of year: Going to the people we\’ve hurt, recognizing our hurtful actions and asking for their forgiveness
\”Who will live and who will die?\” goes the prayer. \”Who will become impoverished and who will become wealthy?\”
Too many will sit in synagogues through this season and be equally concerned with their own economic situation as they will the state of their soul.
There\’s much pain. Too many people feel overwhelmed, disconnected, pessimistic and with no other purpose than to merely survive. Demand for change is the order of the day, as it has always been in our Jewish tradition.
On paper, the Rosh Hashanah ritual of Tashlich is about doffing one\’s sins to start the new year with a clean slate. For Jason Mauro, 16, it\’s also about beach football
\”Religion is not primarily about faith in God; it is about community, identity, heritage and being of service to others,\” he said. \”We Humanists must also do more to meet these needs, rather than complain about what others believe.
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