Dana Evan Kaplan

We went shopping to help a congregant! It is a mitzvah! "It’s a mitzvah!” can refer to a beneficial act performed by another person....

Some events just have a positive synergy and this Seder was one of them--an inspiring Hagaddah with readings from many of the...

The Springhill Avenue Temple Announces A Book Signing Event For Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan’s Newest Book: A Life of Meaning Embracing...

I was looking for information on Rabbi Sidney M. Berkowitz, who led our temple in the late 1930s. He had done a PhD in England in...

I spoke at St James Episcopal Church in Fairhope last night. The topic was Repentance in Reform Judaism. There was a great turn out...

We have both Eastern and Western Shore Groups meeting over the next few days.Western Shore Group tonight on "Did the Exodus Really Happen...

In the aftermath of the tragedy in Florida last week, what are we to make of this below? Have we reached the absolute bottom? The Daily...

Listen to the podcast interview conducted by Rabbi Richard Address of Jewish Sacred Aging. http://jewishsacredaging.com/ccar-press-new-au...

Caught! Photo credit: Al.com Al.com reported that the Mobile...

"In Trump Era, Reform Jews Find Even More Meaning In Politics" Sam Kestenbaum December 31, 2017 This Rosh Hashana, Rabbi Adam Spiker...

This past Sunday, Larry organized a Massive Tu B'Shvat Tree Planting at Temple! First, we had a Tu B'Shvat Seder inside led by Mrs....

Skinny, Lily and Zach went to their first Dog Salon in Alabama. The Kingston Trio/Wolf Pack/Banditos had a great time at a Dog Salon in...

Jews Gather To Eat Bacon With A Rabbi’s Blessing — And Celebrate Their History Sam Kestenbaum January 13, 2018 ​ At an event hall in...

More than 40 people attended the exciting lesson which had several bombshells keeping everyone on the edge of their seats. I knew Dr....

Our Scholar In Residence Week with Rabbi David Frankel PhD is January 10th-14th. Rabbi Frankel is an engaging speaker and a fascinating...

My friends Evelyn and Jackie sent this from Connecticut-- Chai is 18 so it reads 2018.

Snow fell In Mobile December 8th Friday Night After Kabbalat Shabbat services. It was still there the next day in the light. How weird is...

Barry S. leads the troupe. Director of Education Patricia S. is at the left. Our guitarist Seth C. is in the back left with the guitar....

Dr. Sheldon Kushner spoke on Sunday afternoon on “Understanding the Vietnam War Through the Experiences of a Surgeon.” Dr. Kushner's...