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Rabbi Irwin Keller has served Congregation Ner Shalom in Sonoma County since 2008. He blogs at irwinkeller.com.

Supporters of a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza at an Oakland City Council meeting, Nov. 27, 2023. (Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
Posted inLocal Voice

Why my Sonoma County synagogue stands for a cease-fire in Gaza

Reb Irwin Keller by Rabbi Irwin Keller June 21, 2024June 21, 2024

In mid-June, the members of Congregation Ner Shalom of Cotati in Sonoma County issued a statement in support of a cease-fire in the Gaza war. I want to share a […]

Stephen Sondheim listening to music in the recording control room during the original cast recording of the Broadway musical "Into The Woods" in 1987. (Photo/JTA-Oliver Morris'Getty Images)
Posted inOpinion

How Stephen Sondheim helped me find my gay Jewish sensibility

Reb Irwin Keller by Rabbi Irwin Keller November 30, 2021December 1, 2021
Reb Irwin Keller
Posted inLocal Voice

My Irwin-ian ancestors: an amazing journey of tragedy and pride

Reb Irwin Keller by Rabbi Irwin Keller December 9, 2019December 17, 2019

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