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Category: Rabbi Lisa Edwards: Columns

Rabbi Lisa Edwards: Columns

Communication as a Response to Violence, and About my “Weepy Eye”

Posted on May 2, 2019May 3, 2019

I am writing this, my last column for G’vanim “From the Rabbi’s Study…,” the day after yet another fatal shooting at a place of worship,…

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Rabbi Lisa Edwards: Columns

From the Rabbi’s study… Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum’s Visit, and Adult Brit Mitzvah Celebrations

Posted on March 3, 2019

Rabbi Lisa Edwards I mentioned this past Friday night how quickly time is passing. These months leading up to my change of status from Senior…

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Rabbi Lisa Edwards: Columns

They Intended Harm, but God and We Turned it into Good

Posted on December 31, 2018

From the Rabbi’s study… It was ironic to have protesters outside BCC as Shabbat Vayechi began (Dec. 21, 2018) and we turned to the last…

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Rabbi Lisa Edwards: Columns

Honoring BCC’s Older Sibling MCC as it Turns 50

Posted on November 1, 2018

By Rabbi Lisa Edwards The following is adapted from the blessing I was honored to offer at MCC’s 50th Anniversary celebration. I spoke at the…

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Rabbi Lisa Edwards: Columns

“Everyone’s going through something.”

Posted on August 29, 2018August 29, 2018

From the Study of Rabbi Lisa Edwards I saw this message on a beautifully designed bus shelter sign.  The non-profit that placed the ad made…

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Rabbi Lisa Edwards: Columns

Preparing to Say Goodbye to Rabbi Heather Miller and the Torah she has Shared with BCC

Posted on March 5, 2018March 13, 2018

Rabbi Lisa Edwards Adapted from remarks by Rabbi Lisa Edwards at Shabbat services on February 2, 2018. By now most of you know that Rabbi…

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Rabbi Lisa Edwards: Columns

From Rabbi Lisa’s study… New Year, New Leaders, New Challenges

Posted on September 6, 2017September 26, 2017

Senior Rabbi Lisa Edwards We’re fast approaching yet another Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, and all the blessings and challenges they invite!  As…

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Rabbi Lisa Edwards: Columns

Marching with Pride from Hollywood to WeHo

Posted on June 24, 2017June 27, 2017

Senior Rabbi Lisa Edwards This year the LA Pride Parade, famous for being very much a parade and not very political, seemingly had no trouble…

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Rabbi Lisa Edwards: Columns

From the Saban Theatre, Rabbi Lisa on BCC@45: Thoughts on Our New Musical Culture Awards

Posted on May 27, 2017June 14, 2017

Senior Rabbi Lisa Edwards Excerpts from Rabbi Lisa’s remarks at the Saban Theatre at our BCC@45 celebration, the day after her own birthday: All eight…

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G’vanim “Hues (of the rainbow)” is the newsletter of BETH CHAYIM CHADASHIM

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