Hazzan Harold’s Blog
Lol Nidre: How a simple auto-correct reminded me to keep laughing (and singing)
Hi, Beth Am Israel! Below is short piece I wrote based on an actual text I sent that led me to some interesting and unexpected places as I get ready [...]
For those about to pray – We Salute You!
Happy New Year, Beth Am Israel! I’m preparing, as I have for the past 24 years, to lead High Holiday services. The other day my daughter asked me, “So what [...]
The World is a Balance Beam
Shabbat Shalom, BAI! The Olympics have been a marvel to watch, not least because it’s afforded some rare ‘family’ together watching, armchair analysis, and pure escapism. As we were watching [...]
Information Overload
Shabbat Shalom, BAI! Last Sunday was visiting day at Camp Ramah in the Poconos. I travelled there with my daughter (who was a camper there for many summers and was [...]