Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky
Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky is the author of more than 75 books and hundreds of articles, including (with Leonard Kravitz) "Shir Hashirim: A Modern Commentary on the Song of Songs." He was the longtime executive director of Big Tent Judaism and formerly served on the faculty/administration of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.
Articles by Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky
Open Your Eyes and See
If you establish a Jewish spiritual discipline for yourself, you will not be led astray.
Jewish Continuity — According to Moses
Moses' final speeches highlight the importance of giving our children transformative Jewish experiences.
Journeying with the Divine
Every step of the Israelites' journey is framed in relation with God.
Balaam Versus Pinchas
Pinchas saw the relationship of an Israelite and a Midianite as a curse--but perhaps he, like Balaam, could have turned it into a blessing.
Preparing for an Unknown Future
The Torah law about the red heifer was given because it anticipated the temporal nature and limitation of what Miriam had to offer.
Crises of Leadership
Are we more worried about our own egos than about the Jewish people as a whole?
A Focus on the Here and Now
The nostalgic memories we have of the past may seem appealing -- but they require closer inspection.