Rabbis Without Borders
Rabbis Without Borders is a dynamic forum for exploring contemporary issues in the Jewish world and beyond. Written by rabbis of different denominations, viewpoints, and parts of the country, Rabbis Without Borders is a project of Clal – The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership.
Teach, Don’t Preach
Last week, in my role as a teacher of Judaism, I had four magnificent teaching experiences. The kind that leave ...
The Jewish World At My Door
I love the idea of the global nature of the Jewish world a lot. I love the reality even more. ...
Entering the ‘Ritual Lab’: the purpose of creative services
During my first year with a new congregation, I’ve been offering a creative service slot once a month. Borrowing the ...
#Torah Without Borders
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The NFL Draft, the Omer, and the Power of Potential
I am a self-confessed football fanatic. From September through January, my Sundays are centered around the performance of the San ...
Mission Driven Rabbinate
I recently read a lecture delivered by Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm, Chancellor of Yeshiva University, delivered at the 16th Conference ...
The Torah of second chances
A couple of years ago, after several years of trying to get all the way through the counting of the ...
Illness: Beyond the Boundary of Faith
Years ago, a Jewish woman, a 15-year survivor of cancer, came to me with a confession. “Rabbi,” she said, “When ...
Should Girls Wear Kippot? The Answer Will Surprise You!
To have fully egalitarian practices must we have the same standards for both boys and girls?
Finding Spiritual Meaning
A week filled with senseless public events is a good week to look for meaning.Rabbi Rachel Barenblat found meaning in ...