These Haikus focus on weekly Torah portions.

These are Torah portion haikus.

These Haikus focus on weekly Torah portions.

These Haikus focus on weekly Torah portions.

These Haikus focus on weekly Torah portions.

These Haikus focus on weekly Torah portions.

Lifelong learning, however, can be easier said than done. For many, as they enter adulthood, with its competing demands and obligations, setting aside time for learning – and especially for Jewish learning – can be challenging indeed.

At 10, Jeff Erlanger appeared on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” in his wheelchair. I recently asked Jeff’s parents about how they raised such a competent and loving son.

When I became rabbi of Monmouth Reform Temple in Tinton Falls, NJ, I quickly discovered that some people in our community thought we were a church. Mail was addressed to “Monmouth Reformed Temple,” and letters were addressed “Dear Pastor.”