Communication as a Response to Violence, and About my “Weepy Eye”
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,…
Category: Rabbi Lisa Edwards: Columns
From the Rabbi’s study… Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum’s Visit, and Adult Brit Mitzvah Celebrations
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…
They Intended Harm, but God and We Turned it into Good
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…
Honoring BCC’s Older Sibling MCC as it Turns 50
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…
“Everyone’s going through something.”
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…
Preparing to Say Goodbye to Rabbi Heather Miller and the Torah she has Shared with BCC
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…
From Rabbi Lisa’s study… New Year, New Leaders, New Challenges
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…
Marching with Pride from Hollywood to WeHo
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…
From the Saban Theatre, Rabbi Lisa on BCC@45: Thoughts on Our New Musical Culture Awards
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…