Stern's wordplay connected with Elyse Frishman, one of about 10 former congregants at Beth El who have become rabbis themselves. For my confirmation at the end of 10th grade, he encouraged us to write creative poetry for the service. For me, that was the beginning of taking liturgy seriously. He will soon publish a new translation of the Book of Genesis. It is easy to translate a book like Leviticus.
Genesis is a work of literature.
Genesis shows you. These people act. You see where they succeed and where they fail. I'm interested to see how it turns out. With your fellow Journal News readers, discuss events and issues that are important to you.