Rabbi Sharfman’s Blog
An Open Letter to Klal Yisrael, Members of the Jewish People, here and in Israel:
The Prophet Micah taught: God has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what is required of you – to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8) Despicable acts are being committed against women and children, from the Egged Bus discrimination to the ongoing violence in [...]
A trip to Israel with Kehillah of Arizona
Few things in the life of a congregation can bring its members together quite as much as a shared trip to Israel under the guidance of its leaders. Experience a moment of prayer at the Western Wall, see Masada and reflect on the tragic events that took place there two thousand years ago, witness the [...]
Rejoicing over Bin Ladin’s death? One Rabbi’s Musing
Rejoicing over Bin Ladin’s death? One Rabbi’s Musings A man who did great harm is no more. On Yom HaShoah, a day on which we remember the atrocities of the Holocaust and our communal pain, Osama Bin Ladin was killed in a special operation by US Navy Seals. Like many of you, I turned on [...]
THIS PURIM: AN ENDURING LESSON
THIS PURIM: AN ENDURING LESSON Reisa Miller Purim is another of those holidays where the Jewish people were saved from death by someone courageous enough to stand up for what is right. In the retelling of the story there is much drama, along with spirited audience participation at the mention of the name of the [...]
Birthright Citizenship
Thought that you might want to see a letter to our legislators that I co-authored with Rabbi Andrew Straus, and signed by many of our rabbinic colleagues. While I do not harbor any illusions that this letter will change the outcome (I also am of the belief that this is a federal matter and will [...]
Thoughts From The AIPAC Event
I attended the AIPAC breakfast event yesterday morning at the Biltmore. About 1, 400 people were there in a typical . . .
Hespeds and Tribute to Earl Sharfman
Hesped for Earl Sharfman by Sherry Sharfman Jackson Hesped for Earl Sharfman by Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman Tribute to our Grampy by Stephanie, Erica and Rebecca Hesped for Earl Sharfman by Sherry Sharfman Jackson Bonnie and I are sharing the eulogy for our dad. I’m going to begin by telling you something about his life. Earl [...]
Reflect Back | Fast Forward
Think about how much you spent on food yesterday.
Join Me In Turning the Yom Kippur Fast Into Action!
On Yom Kippur morning, we will hear the familiar, 2,000 year-old call to action as we chant the Haftarah . . .
Israel, Gaza and the Flotilla [updated]
Dear Friends, I am concerned, troubled and pained by the recent events . . .