Rabbi Greg Harris

The Sorkin Youth Israel Trip is no Dream

December 20, 2018

“If you will it, it is no dream.” These words of Theodor Herzl from his book Altneuland, Old New Land (1902) resonate with me today.  Herzl had a vision of …

Hanukkah in Green

November 30, 2018

The fifth week of the month is a wildcard in our blog schedule.  As Hanukkah begins this Sunday night, let’s think about the holiday from a new angle.  Jewish service …

Thankful Traditions

November 21, 2018

This week is the fourth week of the month. For Reflections Off the Bimah, the fourth week features thought leaders drawn from throughout the Jewish world. These special posts give you …

Proud to be Jewish

November 1, 2018

I am proud to be Jewish, even in these difficult days. In these past days, I have cried with people and sometimes hugged when words felt inadequate. Rabbi Werbin, Hazzan …

Seeing Beyond God’s Gender

October 25, 2018

This week is the fourth week of the month. For Reflections Off the Bimah, the fourth week features thought leaders drawn from throughout the Jewish world. These special posts give you …

An Embracing Look at Ourselves

October 5, 2018

During the High Holidays, I enjoy looking at the kahal (community) gathered.  I clearly recall how I felt during my first Rosh Hashana at Beth El and how many strangers …

It Didn’t Always Rain on Sukkot

September 27, 2018

This week is the fourth week of the month. For Reflections Off the Bimah, the fourth week features thought leaders drawn from throughout the Jewish world. These special posts give you …

Welcoming a Refugee Family

August 31, 2018

Throughout the Torah, the Israelites are reminded “you know the feelings of a stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt” (Ex 23:9)  Thirty-six times in the Torah …

Unicorns in the Hebraic Section of the Library of Congress

August 23, 2018

One of my favorite places in all of Washington, D.C. is the Library of Congress.  My first visit was in 1981 and it has been a recurring joy and fascination …

Getting (Re)Grounded at the Ballpark

August 3, 2018

I am writing this blog from Syracuse, NY.  I am not visiting the Carrier Dome or participating in the 2018 US Bowling Congress Championship (yes, that is actually a thing …