Time to vote for the future of the Jewish State: get your Zionist vote ON!
This Friday I will speak at our Kabbalat Shabbat about how to participate in the World Zionist Congress and make your own personal mark...
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Congregation Kol Ami
Jan 22, 20201 min read
Forming: Kol Ami World Music Shabbat Band
Have you ever wanted to be in a band? Do you love Jewish music and world rhythms? Kol Ami: A Center for Jewish Life is dedicated to...
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Congregation Kol Ami
Dec 4, 20192 min read
Rabbi Kinberg’s tips for making the most of the darkest time of the year.
Rabbi Kinberg’s Seasonal Recommendations: 5 tips for the best December ever. The only “December dilemma” should be which fun and joyful...
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Congregation Kol Ami
May 20, 20183 min read
Are you serious about ending sex abuse by Rabbis?
The Jewish community is embarrassingly behind when it comes to holding male Rabbis accountable for sexual violations. The Jewish...
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Congregation Kol Ami
Dec 24, 20177 min read
Pushing Back Against Moral Depravity in the Age of Trump
"In order that we will not have cruel hearts..." A Jew is taught to be delicate with the world. To tread lightly and consider that which...
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Congregation Kol Ami
Jun 12, 20176 min read
The Shabbat Stick Gatherer: A Lesson in the Ills of Capitalism
I cannot claim to be anti-Capitalist. Target is my safe space. Amazon is my right hand man. Shopping is one of my hobbies. I like to...
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Congregation Kol Ami
Jun 11, 20176 min read
What is a Rabbi? Hint: Not a Priest
We have a problem in American Judaism. A big one. We do not share a common sense of the role of the rabbi. "The rabbi should not wear...
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Congregation Kol Ami
May 9, 201711 min read
When we can't simply agree to disagree... Or claiming my rabbinic authority as community gate keeper
Gate Keeper. In rabbinical school we were presented with the notion of rabbi as gate keeper. The rabbi is the one who stands at the gates...
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Congregation Kol Ami
Jan 7, 20172 min read
The Winter of My UnSettled Reality
"[answering the phone] Hello, you've reached the winter of our discontent." - Troy Dyer (Ethan Hawke) This Shabbat I am thinking about...
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Congregation Kol Ami
Nov 1, 20163 min read
BERESHIT: Genesis and Economic Justice
For myself economic justice is a deeply religious and spiritual issue. In our Torah portion this week, Bereshit/Genesis, we read the...
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Congregation Kol Ami
Jun 15, 20164 min read
Restitution, Legislation and Faith in God: Orlando and Beyond
How does one make a wrong, a right? How do you heal and seal a wound? How do we restore the faith of those we have hurt? In society? In...
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Congregation Kol Ami
Nov 12, 20154 min read
Toldot: Digging and Receiving Shalom
Isaac does not do too much in his life. He is considered to be the most passive of all our ancient anecestors---male or female. A...
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