My Current Thoughts Toward a Kehilla Resolution on the Occupation: Forum scheduled for Sunday, June 1
by Rabbi David J. Cooper Sometime during 2014, probably in the Fall, the Middle East Peace Committee is going to propose that Kehilla take an enunciated position in regard […]
Why is it Such a Big Event that Peter Beinart will be at Kehilla this Sunday besides that it’s important and free?
by Rabbi David J. Cooper It was like when Walter Cronkite came out against the war in Vietnam, at least it was for me. Four years ago, Peter Beinart, a […]
Who’s in? Who’s out? What’s a Jew? Why I Need to See “Between Two Worlds” AGAIN
By Rabbi David J. Cooper [NOTE: “Between Two Worlds” will be shown at Kehilla on Saturday, January 25, 7pm.] Again? Yes I’ve seen it before and am looking forward to […]
Why we need to see “The Gatekeepers” this Saturday night
By Rabbi David Last night, I saw Rabbi Arik Asherman, the Israeli-American head of Rabbis for Human Rights, speak at an event jointly sponsored by Kehilla, Temple Beth El and […]
A Message from Rabbi David
Why we need to hear Yehuda Shaul & Breaking the Silence on Saturday, November 23, 7:00pm On the evening of the 23rd, I am going to be at […]
Some Thoughts on Israel’s 65th
Some Thoughts on Israel’s 65th by Rabbi David J. Cooper I wanted to share with you some of my thinking as we enter the month that marks the 65th anniversary […]
After the UN Vote: Peace & Punishment
In today’s (Dec 7, 2012) issue of the J Weekly, my guest editorial was printed. I titled it “Peace & Punishment,” but it appears in the website and paper […]
Regarding the Violence in Israel & Gaza
November 16, 2012 Dear Kehilla folks, Just a note to share with you my thoughts in this moment of the hostilities in Israel and Gaza. I find myself immensely sad […]