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Entries by R' Evan Krame
Culture of Victimhood
We are suffering a culture of victimhood. Whether on a personal or communal level, the common ethic is to assume the moniker of victim. It begins with the claim that […]
We know from Pharaoh
Whatever hope we had for the future of America in 2021 took a hit with the January 6 attack on the Capital. Thoughts and prayers are not going to be […]
Saying Goodbye to Family
My daughter is driving across the country to sample life in San Francisco. She joins her brother in California who is enjoying Los Angeles. Each is excited to be working […]
What I learned from a Bee Gees Documentary
The Bee Gees documentary premiered on HBO this past week. While much of the story was as fluffy as Barry Gibbs’ hair, there were a few lessons for us. And […]
Proud of You
Jewish pride emerges when a member of the tribe is appointed to a high government position. Perhaps it is our shared, troubled history that boosts collective self-satisfaction when one of […]
French Laundry
How dare you? I find myself shouting this with my internal voice, mostly when I am watching the news. My arrogance meter goes off, haughtiness induced indigestion sets in, and […]
Meet Me After Covid
As the pandemic drags on, I’ve noticed changes to relationships. Some friendships have grown stronger. Some families have found ways of connecting with virtual reunions. That’s the positive side of […]
Responding to a Culture of Mendacity
Responding to a Culture of Mendacity 1. Bereisheit 29:20-25 כ וַיַּעֲבֹד יַעֲקֹב בְּרָחֵל, שֶׁבַע שָׁנִים; וַיִּהְיוּ בְעֵינָיו כְּיָמִים אֲחָדִים, בְּאַהֲבָתוֹ אֹתָהּ כא וַיֹּאמֶר יַעֲקֹב אֶל-לָבָן הָבָה אֶת-אִשְׁתִּי, כִּי מָלְאוּ יָמָי; וְאָבוֹאָה, […]
Dreaming of Better Days – Today!
I dreamed (again) that I missed a final exam. Panicked, I sat up in bed trying to remember if I had any other tests to take. Am I afraid that […]
Evan J. Krame was ordained as a rabbi by the