Author Archives: Rabbi Joe

The Challenges and Opportunities of being a Minority Religion in an Increasingly Secular and Pluralistic Society by Rabbi Joe Blair

The Challenges and Opportunities of being a Minority Religion in an Increasingly Secular and Pluralistic Society “Lil’ Ole Us – Being a Minority” Some Thoughts from the Perspective of a Rabbi to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Waynesboro Rabbi Joe … Continue reading

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RELIGIOUS IDENTITY AND PLURALISTIC CULTURE by Rev. Dr. Ed Piper

RELIGIOUS IDENTITY AND PLURALISTIC CULTURE Reflections by Rev. Dr. Ed Piper Temple House of Israel (Staunton, VA) May 18, 2013 I am grateful to Rabbi Blair for suggesting this pulpit exchange and to the members of your congregation for your … Continue reading

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Yom Kippur 5773 – Number Our Days

Yom Kippur 5773 Rabbi Joe Blair Congregation Beth El, Harrisonburg VA Temple House of Israel, Staunton VA “Number our Days” Shanah tovah, Chag Sameach. Jews are crazy. No, really. In the New York Times for September 25th, 2012 – today/yesterday … Continue reading

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Praying with our feet – Rosh Hashanah 5773

Praying with our feet Temple House of Israel, Staunton, VA Temple Beth El, Harrisonburg, VA 10 Tishrei 5773 25/26 September 2012 Ten days ago, Jews around the world were preparing to celebrate Rosh HaShana. Many had spent hours in their … Continue reading

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