Rabbi's Corner

Message from the Rabbi

וּשְׁמַרְתֶּ֣ם אֶת־מִשְׁמַרְתִּ֗י   “You shall keep My charge not to engage in any of the abhorrent practices that were carried on before you, and you shall not defile yourselves through them: I the LORD am your God.” (Leviticus 18:30)

The Rabbis use this verse as an opportunity to suggest that within their authority to interpret and apply laws from the Torah. Whether it is in the Talmud, the early or even late codes, the Rabbis reserve the right to explain laws and sometimes even explain away laws. We are part of a movement that continues to take seriously the demands of our day to see people over structures, to see the pain of others over a desire to preserve institutions. 

I reccomend two important papers: One on Homosexuality click here  and one that will add to your understanding of people who are Transgender.  To read click here