Sharing a Jewish Prayer for #MLKDAY tinyurl.com/ydunzwsu

Wishing you Shabbat Shalom with some music from the Jewish community that emigrated from Ethiopia. Love the diversity of the Jewish people, and inviting all - Jewish or not - to enjoy the culture and to rest from the world over the coming day. www.youtube.com/watch?v=D60G...

I made my donation towards the rebuilding of Congregation Beth Israel in Jackson, Mississippi after the arson attack against the synagogue. Did it through @jfederations.bsky.social . Join in the effort at www.jotform.com/form/2601065...

Jewish people of a certain age might remember this

Happy to invite you to join in making Shabbat special in your own way during 2016. A little wine, challah, candles, song, relaxation, reading, spiritual pursuits, and turning off the noise of the week. [you don't have to be Jewish] Shabbat Shalom, my friends www.youtube.com/watch?v=80L9...

We are down to the last hours of Chanukah. What is the lesson you take away from Chanukah this year?

Happy Chanukah, as we light all the lights on the menorah, sending light into the dark winter world. Enjoy this wonderful Ladino song for the holiday ¡Januca Sameaj! youtube.com/watch?v=Bieo...

Winter Solstice makes this the darkest day of the year. We also celebrate Rosh Chodesh, the New Moon, and tonight is the last night of Chanukah, So we will be adding the most light. .

Tonight and tomorrow, we Jews celebrate Rest for Shabbat, the cycles of nature for Rosh Chodesh (new moon), and self-determination and miracles for Chanukah. Wishing you joy and celebration, especially at times when darkness threatens www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_mo...

I wish you Shabbat Shalom. This is your reminder to drink responsively tonight and all weekend share.google/images/mTEjo...

Wishing you and yours a Shabbat Shalom. Hoping you are able to have it as a day of rest and renewal. youtube.com/watch?v=eUnB...

On this Thanksgiving Day, acknowledging the Tequesta tribe who were the original people of the area in which we now live.

Buen Shabat, amigos!

Just in time for Shabbat, The Notorious R.A.V.'s cholent recipe is now online arnolddsamlan.wordpress.com/2025/11/13/t...

This is the anniversary of Kristallnacht, the pogrom carried out by Germans only 87 years ago, an event that was another step towards the Holocaust. The murder of over 6,000,000 Jews and others that the Nazis deemed undesirable began gradually.

Looking forward to hearing this gentleman in synagogue this Shabbat. Shabbat shalom! youtu.be/niTWPbC8gXo?...

Wrote letters to my senators, congressperson, president and vice president, imploring them to move beyond partisan politics to come to an agreement, reopen government, feed those in need, and reform healthcare. Here's my text. Feel free to borrow. arnolddsamlan.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/a...

Looking forward to Shulem leading services in our synagogue this Shabbat, along with the Shulamim backing singers. If you don't know him, start here: open.spotify.com/track/26GEwe...

Hmmmm, my state (and most) already require some form of valid ID. And nobody has to present ID for gas or groceries

The surgery follow-up call from my pediodontist's office. Included the advice: Don't bow too far during prayer, because it causes the blood to rush to your head. I actually felt so seen.

There's just too much drama in the world around us. If I want drama, I'll go to a show. What we need now is Intermission. Shabbat is my intermission from so much around us. I hope you bless yourself with holy rest, regardless of your religious tradition or lack thereof. Shabbat Shalom

Sending caring and support to my colleague & friend, Rabbi Cantor Jeffrey Myers & Tree of Life Congregation, on the anniversary of antisemitic mass murders 7 years ago today. May the memories of those who perished be a blessing & inspire us to fight antisemitism and hatred daily.

With Shabbat approaching please let me know of people in need of healing energy and I'll include them in the healing prayer recited during Shabbat. Shabbat Shalom youtu.be/QhwWkOshPOA?...

@thejerusalempost.bsky.social wins the Jewish internet today with this piece of Jewish performance art at a White House press conference by Jake Turx www.jpost.com/israel-news/...

Hey, y'all: it is Friday What have we learned this week?

The Jewish holiday of Shemini Atzeret includes a prayer for rain, asking that there be rain "for blessing and not curse, for life and not death". May it inspire us towards the actions that will help our climate and environment so that this becomes a reality. Chag Sameach, happy holiday

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יהוה, אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם,מַתִּיר אֲסוּרִים! Praised is God, ruler of the universe, who causes the freeing of hostages

Going into Shabbat with hope for the release of the Israeli hostages and for a break from the war that has lasted so long and taken so many lives in Israel and Gaza. This holds the possibility of a larger more lasting peace. May it be so

Sukkot begins tonight. While the Sukkah (hut) is meant to be a reminder of the biblical Exodus, living in a hut should also remind us of those who are food and housing insecure. May we live understanding of our history as well as our obligations towards those in need. Chag Sameach, a Happy Sukkot!

In tough times in our country and in our world, Ashkenazi Jewish comfort food and good bourbon just hits the spot. Shabbat Shalom

Time for the annual posting of Avinu Malkeinu by Phish. Enjoy, even if your synagogue doesn't use beach balls. #yomkippur youtu.be/az1dEW2LTIw?...

If you're Jewish or Jewish adjacent, this will help you over the next few weeks (and beyond) isitajewishholidaytoday.com

I composed this Yizkor memorial prayer,for those of us memorializing those who passed, but also those who endured trauma. Please feel free to share with those who would benefit, or with your own communities and congregations shorturl.at/HYXTf @timesofisrael.com

This Shabbat's theme is return: return to our most authentic place. Enjoy the song and give yourself some rest from the chaotic world around us. Shabbat Shalom youtu.be/UkIhzklMr-k?...

My latest article, Be Smart in 5786, was published in the blog section of @timesofisrael.com . With best wishes for a Happy, Healthy, and Peaceful New Year blogs.timesofisrael.com/be-smart-in-...

Jewish tradition connects Rosh Hashana to the creation story in the Torah. At the dawn of creation, the Torah tells us the world was tohu va’vohu — chaotic, unformed, dark. God didn’t destroy the chaos; God transformed it. God brought light, boundaries, and purpose to the world.

On this final Friday evening of the Hebrew calendar year, wishing you Shabbat Shalom youtube.com/watch?v=3RDm...

Fight the Power youtu.be/8QZvoOqUkqw?...

This week has been rough. Murders + lawlessness in the US, Continued war in Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Hamas, no end to the Israeli hostage situation. Politicization of everything. Feel free to join me in a Shabbat, away from media and technology and reconnecting with what's important. Shabbat Shalom

On this date in 2001, I was at a polling place in a firehouse on Long Island as the TV showed the first attack. Election day as enemies of freedom & democracy attacked both. We still have those who would end both. We must rededicate ourselves to freedom throughout our world.

Sad & angry about shooting murder of Charlie Kirk & shootings at Evergreen HS. May we join in action to change America's gun culture and to enact common sense gun laws that restrict military-type assault weapons and safeguard second amendment rights for law abiding and mentally stable citizens.

Proudly displaying a new driveway #rainbow at my Florida home . Sending support to all humanity, created in the Godly image and remembering those killed in the mass murders at Pulse Orlando.

Hey, Shabbat Shalom to you all. I hope you take time to unplug from the ugliness in our world and to get reinspired to bring peace, safety, and civility to our world.

Rather than focusing on change of Cracker Barrel logo, let's focus on how we unite to change America's toxic gun culture, and find common ground to work for sensible gun laws. May all those murdered today in Minneapolis, and all who've died in mass shootings across our country inspire us.

It is Rosh Chodesh Elul on the Hebrew calendar, the one month lead up to Rosh Hashana. Today we begin sounding the shofar daily, and beginning the focused work of self-reflection. Wishing you a new month of meaning. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKQr...

As Shabbat approaches, my wish is that the Shalom, the peace Shabbat brings inspires us to pursue peace in our homes, our communities, our countries, our world

Glad to know @newsmax.com settled with Dominion, paying damages for publicizing false claims of voter fraud. Our elections are safe and reliable. =https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/08/18/newsmax-settles-with-dominion-voting-systems-owes-67-million-for-claiming-2020-election-fraud/

Public service announcement - Social media posts have incorrect info about taxes and #socialsecurity. Many if not most of us receiving Social Security will owe taxes. Social Security itself provides an option of withholding taxes. Look into it and, if needed, check with a tax pro

The end of AOL dial up reminds me: back in the heyday of AOL, I was part of Jewish Community Online and was one of the first to be part of its Ask A Rabbi rabbis. It would be interesting to know whether any of that was archived somewhere