Below are three essays about hope presented at Rosh Hashanna services by Temple members.
Introduction by Rabbi Herzbrun
On Rosh Hashanah morning, I addressed the congregation on the theme of "hope." I noted, for example, that ~ in contrast to all the various national anthems from countries around the globe, the Israeli national anthem (Hatikvah = "The Hope") is the only one that speaks to the yearnings of a people for a better future. Indeed, Hatikvah stands alone in that it includes no mention of the country's "bounty"; nor is there a reference to the glory or war or to the belief that "God is on our side"; rather Hatikvah reminds us that our lives are still incomplete, and that tomorrow holds a promise unfulfilled by today .....
Click here to read the essays on the Temple Emanu-El website.
That Time of Year
I suppose it's a bit odd, but I don't do birthdays. Somewhere, perhaps tucked back in the recesses of my childhood, there is a reasonable explanation for my inattention to that time of year (was there a disastrous birthday party that I have simply forgotten? )… I have (yes, it's true) been known to forget my own birthday, until someone in the family reminded me about it.
Click here to read the entire message on the Temple Emanu-El website.
I had an opportunity to chat with a wonderful entertainer yesterday, and record it. Narada Michael Walden has produced many hits, and has written soundtracks for such movies as James Bond: License to Kill as well as The Bodyguard.
On May 25th Narada is holding a benefit at the Louise M.Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco for Christopher Rodriguez, a little boy who was shot during a piano lesson. The bullet was not intended for him but his life has been altered as he is now paralyzed.
I hope you'll listen to the podcast and if you're in the area on the 25th, please attend! Tickets are on sale now as a click through link from The Narada Michael Walden Foundation
Some of the performers for this benefit? Sting, Marilynn McCoo and Billy Davis jr., Mary Wilson and many others.
Come and listen to a great entertainer as he sings for me, talks about facebook use and tells me I have a sexy voice! :)
This is the disturbing message I get when accessing my main blog page here at vox. I'm not impressed...in case you wonder. :(
