I have been thinking for some time about the idea of starting a Rabbi's blog for Temple Shalom. The idea would be to offer occasional posts about what I am doing as Rabbi of Temple Shalom, things that are happening at the congregation, and ideas and perspectives that I think might be of interest.
This year's annual meeting of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) is being held in Jerusalem and, as I prepared to leave for Israel this past weekend, I thought this might be a good time to experiment with the idea of a blog for Temple Shalom. Through this medium, I hope to share my experiences in Israel with you. I will attempt to offer you a post for each day of the conference highlighting a particular program or activity in which I have participated that day.
I invite you to share your comments along the way and let me know what you think about a particular post or about the blog in general. If this "experiment" during my time in Israel is a success, I hope to continue the blog on a regular (though, certainly not daily) basis upon my return.
I hope you enjoy my postings and I look forward to your comments.
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Even if our US media could tell us what we need to know about Israel, there would still be the need to know what is going on there, Roxbury style, in the words of somebody whom we know, like R. Levy.
ReplyDeleteA small country with alot going on. Thankyou R. Levy for bringing your experience in Israel into my home, complete with the feeling that I have just visited there too.
Gordon -
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment and for "joining me" (in a virtual manner) on my Tiyul.
I wonder if there is a Temple Shalom congregant who is as sickened as I am concerning the actions of the IDF in Gaza. It seems to be that all we do is find ever more eloquent excuses for what is inexcusable. It is impossible for me to know what happened and not feel terrible shame for my people who committed these crimes. It is not in my name that this was done. I cannot enter Temple Shalom and see the large sign saying that we support Israel, regardless of the spin anyone can put on it.
ReplyDeleteIt is time to put an end to this and speak out.
Gordon -
ReplyDeleteThe banner to which you refer is in support of the people of Israel and Israel as our Jewish homeland and not in support of any particular government or policies. Just as there is great debate and disagreement in Israel over particular policies and actions of the IDF and other, so too in our community. That having been said, our support of our people and our spiritual homeland remains un wavering regardless of where we stand on the spectrum of debate. This is what I found in the land and what I hope we have here as well. To disagree with Israeli actions or policies, does not mean one shouldn't also stand with the people of Israel. There is much room for us to disagree, but support of our homeland should always be a place of concord.
What a beautiful idea! Bringing Israel to Succasunna. I love the pictures and congratulate you on a brilliant effort.
ReplyDeleteRabbi Levy,
ReplyDeleteI think its great you have started a blog, now when will you be on Twitter (JK)?