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Jan 20, 2023, 6:37 AM

The “Sin” of Sodom

In early December, I opened up my Twitter app as I do on most days and was disappointed, but not surprised mind you, to see that the term “Sodom” was “trending.” Feeling a bit masochistic, I clicked on the...

Apr 22, 2022, 12:35 AM

Florida & DeSantis’ “Obsolete Man”

In just this year alone, the state of Florida, under the leadership of DeSantis, has banned Critical Race Theory (dismissal of American History), passed the "Don't say Gay" bill (dismissal of existence of LGBTQIA) and banned hundreds of books...

Oct 1, 2021, 12:10 AM

MAGA is just toxic nostalgia

In 2021, we find ourselves in the heart of the wilderness, bamidbar, as known in our Torah, and the yells of "Make America Great Again," left over from the failure that was the Trump presidency continues to remind me...

Sep 25, 2021, 8:32 AM

Welcome the Stranger to America

Almost exactly 80 years ago, the St. Louis, a German transatlantic liner, set sail from Hamburg, Germany to Havana, Cuba. The ship carried 937 passengers, almost all of whom were Jewish men, women, and children fleeing the Third Reich....

Sep 24, 2021, 11:21 PM

Trumpism is a New Messianic Religion

It's time for us to see that Trumpism isn't just a political movement. It is a new messianic religion. Like Jesus of Nazareth, Simon Bar Kokhba, and Shabbati Zvi and the many others before him, Donald Trump has joined...

Sep 15, 2021, 11:11 PM

Jewish Anti-Vaxxers, Let’s Talk

As Kol Nidre approaches, I am motivated to discuss the anti-mask, anti-vax movement that is causing countless deaths around the country (and the world) propelled by misinformation, disinformation, and those being purposely misinformed. There is nothing more Jewish than wearing...

Sep 2, 2021, 9:17 AM

The abortion debate…again, thanks to Texas

Texas State Rep. Shelby Slawson, R-Stephenville, center, answers questions about a proposed bill in the House Chamber, Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Austin, Texas. The bill banning abortions as early as six weeks and allowing private citizens to enforce it through civil lawsuits passed Sept. 1, 2021 (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

No, Judaism doesn't think pregnancy termination is a good thing, and no, Judaism would never support a flat abortion ban

Aug 12, 2021, 12:34 AM

Gossip and Insults in Judaism

Lashon Harah, loose talk, evil speech, lying speech, gossip, whatever it is called by the sages, is known as one of the most damaging sins one can commit in Jewish thought. One need only skim through the pages of...

May 2, 2021, 6:17 PM

The Dangers of Post-Modernism in Politics

Most Americans when, in 2016, began to hear terms such as "alternative facts," and "fake news," thought them to be new or unique terms dreamed up by the Trump Administration. However, they are based on a particular understanding of...

Apr 28, 2021, 10:51 PM

Stop Saying “Judeo-Christian Values”

It has become more and more common that politicians, religious leaders, and laypeople discuss America through this lens, such as stating “America was founded & grew strong on a bedrock of Judeo-Christian values.” There’s a few major issues with statements...

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Ordained rabbi and social justice advocate with extensive experience serving congregations and leading large-scale community change. Published author who concentrates on bringing deep Jewish understanding to the lay public. Doctoral student with a focus on how Jewish philosophy can drive social justice work in the United States. Passionate Jewish educator using innovative teaching methods to reach unaffiliated Jews. Grab Rabbi Harvey's new book, "Let's Talk: A Rabbi Speaks to Christians" today: https://www.fortresspress.com/store/product/9781506481142/Lets-Talk

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