Halloween

Nothing fancy this year, but I was happy
to go to the Cal Poly Pomona farm store 

even if the big patch was closed that day.

 

Our neighbor joined us along with students from France, Germany, and Macau.

Jack-o-lanterns look great and we have lots of candy so let the festivities begin.

I didn't save all the seeds, but this batch tastes delicious.

Ordination

One of R.'s first Hebrew teacher's was a Pitzer student who was amazingly enthusiastic.  Not only did he teach Hebrew, but he taught the joy within Judaism by sharing stories and activities.

Yesterday I had the privilege of seeing him ordained as a rabbi.

Here is D'ror giving the group reflection, Avot De Rabbi Natan, focusing on making all Jews welcome.

I am proud of the Conservative Judaism movement for making the change to ordain gay rabbis (even in Israel).  It was moving to see the support D'ror received and I am happy for the kids out there who will have him as a role model.