Congregation Kol AmiFeb 17, 20234 minCamp Kesher: the best thing we did as a family for almost 20 yearsIn the summer of 2003, when Ozi was not even 3 years old, I was asked by my boss to attend Camp Kesher, a Jewish family camp on Vashon...
Congregation Kol AmiFeb 2, 20234 minShabbat Shira: Congregation as Choir and the Rhythm is going to get youOne of the most beautiful and uplifting aspects of Jewish prayer, for this rabbi at least, is a communal song. The songs and prayers we...
Congregation Kol AmiJan 20, 20233 minWe all have foreskinOne well-known covenant of the Jewish people is brit milah, the covenant of foreskin removal on the 8th day. Also known as a Bris. I have...
Congregation Kol AmiJan 6, 20235 min“Everybody is going to be dead."“Everybody is going to be dead one day, just give them time.” Neil Gaiman The best gift you can give your children is a well-planned...