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February 21, 2013

A new Purim Limerick for a divided Congress.

On Purim we read about Esther And how Haman’s plot didn’t best her. But this year there’s more Evil plotting in store As we worry about the sequester.

Rabbi Joe Black
Filed Under: Torah Limericks

February 15, 2013

Collecting… And Giving

Last week was Shabbat Shekelim – the Shabbat of Shekels. This special Shabbat, which always occurs just before the first of Adar, was traditionally the time when each adult male in the community contributed a half shekel to the community coffers. This obligatory contribution, made small enough so that every member could give, was used […]

Iris Koller
Filed Under: Parsha, Parsha, Parsha

February 8, 2013

Life Is In The Details

Last week we were reminded that our ancestors received the Torah at Mt. Sinai. As they stood near the foot of the mountain amid the cacophony of thunder, lightning and flames, the people encountered G-d and heard the Ten Commandments. It was certainly an attention grabbing moment; as the people stood in awe, they heard […]

Iris Koller
Filed Under: Parsha, Parsha, Parsha

February 8, 2013

Stop Interviewing For The Pain

We were eating dinner at our kitchen table, the site of many of our interesting conversations. And as Daniel was consuming his second plate of Annie’s macaroni and cheese he began to tell a story from his day. In school that morning he was drawing a picture and the kids began to laugh at his […]

Ilana Ruskay-Kidd
Filed Under: Eat, Play, Love

February 1, 2013

Did You Do Your Homework?

A few days ago I was chatting with a friend. She shared that she had recently skipped a book club meeting because she had not had time to read the book. Last week a colleague said that she canceled out of a hike with friends because she was not sure she could keep up. A […]

Iris Koller
Filed Under: Parsha, Parsha, Parsha
Tagged With: communtiy engagement, Torah, Yitro

February 1, 2013

The Power Of A Professional Development Day

This Monday we had an incredible professional development day! We had the opportunity to host nearly 55 teachers, early childhood Directors and other educators from NYC, Connecticut and Westchester. Our JCC teachers came in early to prepare their rooms as they do each morning for your children, and after a breakfast and some welcoming remarks, […]

Ilana Ruskay-Kidd
Filed Under: Eat, Play, Love

January 27, 2013

Faith Is Not A Noun

Let me explain. In the English language, the word “faith” is, indeed, a noun. The Miriam-Webster dictionary tells us that faith means a. an allegiance to duty or to a person; b. belief and trust in and loyalty to G-d or a firm belief in something for which there is no proof. Yet, while one […]

Iris Koller
Filed Under: Parsha, Parsha, Parsha
Tagged With: Bashallach; faith; exodus

January 25, 2013

A New Tu B’Shvat Limerick

It’s been a while, but I was inspired by Tu B’Shvat…… In the Mishnah our rabbis all taught To remember the 15th of Shvat We eat fruit, nuts and flora And read from the Torah And plant trees on land JNF bought

Rabbi Joe Black
Filed Under: Torah Limericks

January 18, 2013

Building A Cathedral

On Monday we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday. He is, for many of us, the quintessential modern day hero. Here is a man who changed the face of our nation. He clearly did not make these changes alone – he stood on the shoulders of many before him, and he was supported by thousands […]

Ilana Ruskay-Kidd
Filed Under: Eat, Play, Love

January 11, 2013

Teaching My Children About Our Parents

It has been an intense week! The outpouring of care, support, and also some sadness has been incredibly moving and meaningful to me. We have many months before we need to begin to say goodbye but I thank you for the many ways you have communicated your love – it has only further confirmed my […]

Ilana Ruskay-Kidd
Filed Under: Eat, Play, Love

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Rabbi Joe Black
Rabbi Black is Senior Rabbi of Temple Emanuel in Denver, Colorado. Prior to moving to Denver, he served as Senior Rabbi of Congregation Albert in Albuquerque, New Mexico from 1996-2010,and as Assistant then Associate Rabbi of Temple Israel in Minneapolis, Minnesota from 1987- 1996. He is married and has two children.Rabbi Joe Black is one of the most popular Jewish contemporary artists in the United States. He has been a featured performer at the Coalition for Alternatives in Jewish Education (CAJE) Conference as well as the Biennial Conventions of the Union for Reform Judaism. He has shared his music with hundreds of Jewish communities around the United States and Canada. He also has been featured in many acoustic music venues around the country. Rabbi Black has been honored as one of the “Top Ten Artists” in both the categories of “Jewish Children’s Music” and “Male, Adult Contemporary Jewish Music” by Moment Magazine and TARA Publications. His recordings have received accolades from sources as diverse asThe New York Times, Haddasah Magazine, Parent’s Choice, The American Library Journal and Kids First: The Coalition for Quality Children’s Video. While living in Chicago, he hosted the Emmy award winning television program, The Magic Door on WBBM TV.
Latest posts by Rabbi Joe Black (see all)
  • Vayikra Limerick – March 14, 2013
  • A new Purim Limerick for a divided Congress. – February 21, 2013
  • A New Tu B’Shvat Limerick – January 25, 2013

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