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.
What I’ve Learned from Crossword Puzzles
Every day, I do the New York Times crossword puzzle. It truly is a ritual for me, almost as sacred ...
Leave my bar mitzvah alone!
Last week I was following the dialogue and reflections of two of my Rabbis Without Borders colleagues on the topic ...
Make the Pledge…Equally
With Purim just a month from now, the internet is just starting to entertain with the usual, and welcome, plethora ...
Excuse Me, Do You Know What Time It Is?
There is an old joke about the Israeli fellow who would always ask people for the time. People would get irritated, ...
But the Children of Israel had Light in their Dwellings
I recently was reading an article that happened to mention an interesting study. In the study, researchers in the 1970’s ...
“What if I can’t spell Hope?”
“I propose that you, Mr. President, declare a state of moral emergency. A Marshal Plan for aid to negroes is ...
Is Freedom A Jewish Virtue?
Are you on the freedom bandwagon yet? Celebrations of the concept of freedom seem to be permeating the cultural-political zeitgeist ...
Americans love Jews, Really!
The Jewish community needs to gain some self-confidence. We are like the beautiful teenage girl who looks in the mirror ...
Let’s Get Real About Marriage and Parenting
“Being a diplomat is no career for a woman who wants to have a family,” said the consul.“By the time ...
“It Was Meant To Be,” and Other Theologically Complex Statements
I recently returned from an amazing trip to Senegal. I was there to visit my step-daughter who is serving in ...