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Morris Allen

Jan 30, 2023, 5:12 PM

The ‘Stranger’ Who Cares for Our Most Precious

Shiva visit. A reminder of the meaning of the knowing the heart of the "stranger"
(Morris Allen)

“Do not oppress the stranger, for you know the feelings of a stranger since you yourselves were strangers in the land of Egypt” (Exodus 23:9).” Thirty-six times this sentiment will be shared inside the sacred text of Torah. While we...

Dec 24, 2021, 6:28 PM

A Tale of Two Villages

Homesh and Al Walaja are two villages separated by religion and thirty-two kilometers. Both are currently declared “illegal” by the Israeli government. Homesh was initially evacuated in 2005 as part of the disengagement from Gaza. That disengagement included four...

Oct 21, 2021, 12:14 PM

Staring Forward, Looking Back

What a whirlwind the last week has been. Now back on the familiar streets of “my” neighborhood, I was struck by the stark contrast between my Monday in Jerusalem and the start of my Wednesday in Mendota Heights. On...

About Me

Morris Allen is a retired congregational Rabbi, served as Sr. Community Liaison for Rep. Angie Craig(MN02), is currently serving as the Interim Head of School for the Columbus Jewish Day School and is a constant thinker about Judaism and the responsibility that comes with it.