Sorry about the slow posting over the past few days: I was traveling in Israel, and had little time to think, let alone blog.  But I am back now, and I hope to be back to full blogging strength soon.

A regular reader of the site (thanks Lauren!) writes in to ask if we can add a monthly archive of blog posts to the site.  We can!  And we have.  Thanks for the suggestion and keep ‘em coming!

Via this ESPN column by Bill Simmons, I discovered this unbelievable Marvin Gaye version of the National Anthem.  It’s the most soulful version I’ve ever heard. Watch this video on YouTube Talk about making a song your own.

Combining some suggestions from a good friend Chazanit Jen Cohen and former Shir Chadash member David Kaplinsky I have come up with the new name for the blog (drum roll) LASHON HARAV. What do you think?

I am amazed at how easy jury duty is for Jefferson Parish.  Three hours and our, and good for two years.  When I lived in New York, you had to go for three days to wait and see if you … Continue reading →

Jury Duty + No Laptop = Light Blogging Today.

Well, we are finally here.  Welcome to the brand-new Rabbi’s blog of Shir Chadash.  I have yet to come up with a clever name (Rabbi’s Corner sounds a little…small) but if you have any ideas, please shoot me an e-mail … Continue reading →