“Title VI: Not a Final Solution”

December 12, 2019

From the Rabbi David Lyon

This past week, an executive order was signed that defined Judaism as a nationality. It’s an odd thing to do if it weren’t

December 5, 2019

From the Rabbi David Lyon

Has anybody ever asked you to give them the “emes”? “Emes” means the truth. In modern Hebrew, it’s pronounced Emet, but the Hebrew

November 27, 2019

From the Rabbi David Lyon

In the New York Times, David Leonhardt wrote an op-ed that about the importance of enjoying a “tech-less” Thanksgiving. The point was to

November 14, 2019

From the Rabbi David Lyon

On its borders, Israel maintains pressure to withstand her enemies and pursuers. Skillfully and strategically, Israel navigates her way towards a unique brand

November 5, 2019

From the Rabbi David Lyon

The Torah portion this week begins with the words, “Lech-L’cha,” go forth…to a place that I will show you. These are the words

October 24, 2019

From the Rabbi David Lyon

One year ago, a lone gunman walked into Tree of Life Synagogue, in Pittsburgh, and murdered and injured worshipers in the synagogue. The

September 6, 2019

From the Rabbi David Lyon

Newton’s third law of physics states that “every action has an equal and opposite reaction.” I learned it in basic physics in school.

August 29, 2019

From the Rabbi David Lyon

You probably don’t know the name, Edmond Fleg (1874-1963). He was a Jewish French writer, thinker, and playwright of the 20th century. During

August 15, 2019

From the Rabbi David Lyon

In April, 2016, New York Times columnist, Arthur Brooks, wrote, “Liberals should be liberals and conservatives should be conservatives. But our duty is

August 8, 2019

From the Rabbi David Lyon

After two massacres in our nation we struggle deeply. Though they can’t prevent it from happening again, our thoughts and prayers can begin