Gary Rosenblatt, Editor of The Jewish Week, wrote an incredibly insightful and timely article today, that I felt compelled to finally write about, after giving this much thought for oh – 20+ years or so. Even though the work I am doing is moving rapidly in that direction, I have been somewhat fearful of putting … Read more
“With Intention” recently posted an article about Jewish community… http://michaeltpullen.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/jewish-community-what-is-it-for This is a question I come up against daily. My reply is below You have a great point, and one that I write about frequently. I thoroughly believe that at one point, synagogues were vital to perpetuating Jewish continuity in the U.S. Today, however, I … Read more
I have a rich and varied background that brings me to where I am today. As a child growing up in a Conservative Jewish community, I was mesmerized and transformed by the musical experience of singing in synagogue with my family. Our Jewish holiday celebrations and lifecycle events became the most special moments in my … Read more
So, once again, I cannot believe how fast time flies. I have had so many amazing opportunities come into my life over the last few months, I’m not sure how to write about them all, but I will try to catch up in as short a time as possible. The one thing about this work … Read more
As if helping people, working with them at their happiest times in life, and traveling all over the world isn’t good enough – there’s yet one more reason why I absolutely LOVE what I do. That reason is my friend Liz’s family, for whose family I have truly become “Their Personal Cantor”. Let me tell … Read more
Today was one of those red circle days on the calendar. Life seems to have revolved around today, and I’ve pushed through May, sometimes feeling like I didn’t even take the time to breathe. This morning, I felt totally overwhelmed with my upcoming commitments for the day, and now, at 9pm, the day is past, … Read more
Today was FINALLY the day of Randy & Alex’s Bar Mitzvah! I know they never thought the day would come – and quite frankly, neither did I! Or – I was afraid it would come too fast, and they wouldn’t be prepared! But – miracles do happen, and the boys amazed me today at their … Read more
Well, it’s amazing what happens when you put something out into the universe that you want to get back. No sooner did I write this post, did I receive a phone call from Rabbi Leon Olenick, my friend, and much respected colleague. I’ll write more about him in a moment, but for now, the important … Read more
I’ve been thinking a lot about what to do this upcoming year for the High Holidays. For the first time in 12 years, I will not be a temple member in Weston any more, as I’m moving out to East Ft. Lauderdale, once Trevor leaves for college. Being a huge believer in putting things out … Read more
I can’t believe it has been an entire month since I posted last, and I can’t believe how much has taken place since then as well. The wedding experience in Mexico was amazing, and as soon as I got home, it was time to prepare for Trevor’s 18th birthday on the 22nd. And then, of … Read more
