It has been a long day!

The afternoon session titled “The Challenges of Intermarriage for the Reform Rabbi” was divided into a couple key components. A well put together presentation from the Task Force and small discussion groups. It is always a wonderful experience to build new relationships and to have times to share with colleagues. Although there was nothing new to be learned from the session, I always appreciate interaction with our colleagues. Then it was time for dinner! This evening I had a wonderful dinner at “Scala’s Bistro” with members of my ordination class (it is our minhag to have a “class dinner” at all conventions) we attend. Then we had a wonderful treat. An evening with Peter Sagal, host of NPR’s “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me.” He was terrific, highly entertaining and hilarious! After that conference highlight we experienced a special Maariv commemorating the twentieth year of the inclusion of Openly Gay and Lesbian Rabbis. It was a beautiful service and I especially appreciated the personal stories that were woven into the actual liturgy. Then of course we had a reception on the top of the hotel looking out to see the beautiful late night sky line. The reception was…. Well not nearly as good as the view. Well time for some sleep and then off to our all day look at San Francisco innovations of Jewish life program.