From the Rabbi’s Desk – Archive

Like so many others, I participated in Indianapolis’ Community Service memorializing the victims of the most virulent anti-Semitic attack in American history.  At our Community…

I was recently sharing rabbi experiences with an old friend of mine.  We had both been through the many changes that had taken place both…

This last week we were reminded that Indiana’s history includes the Klan, that Indiana is one of only five states without legislation defining hate crimes,…

A well-known Talmudic statement teaches that we learn much from our teachers and even more from our peers. But we learn most of all from…

I was getting ready to begin my Hebrew class with my Bar and Bat Mitzvah students, and I wanted to check my texts and emails…

At times math is not my strongest point. At times it is the only thing I do really well. That is why I cannot actually…

This Shabbat we express our appreciation for all the time and effort our teachers put into the education of our children. And the following week…

By now I am sure that you are aware of Halpern’s Rule No. 18: There Are No Coincidences. This rule extends to all aspects of…

This is the time of year when we teach the story of the Exodus from Egypt to a number of different audiences—children, Jewish adults, non-Jewish…

Rabbi Benny Rapoport points out a very surprising and perplexing event that happens right after Israel leaves Egypt. Israel is no longer in Egypt, is…