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.
The Inhumanity of “Affordable Care”
A few days ago, the distraction of actual governance in Washington was the report on Employment, the economy, and the ...
Affluenza—REALLY?!
This week’s stunning headline read “Affluenza Defense Lands Wealthy Teen in Rehab After He Kills 4 People in Drunk Driving Accident.”The ...
Wrestling with the Ethics of the Sochi Olympics
The more I read and learn about what has been happening in Russia, the more I am afraid for its ...
My Journey from the Closet to the Pulpit
Hear from more LGBTQ clergy, including Ariel Naveh, on the Keshet blog. Reading Ariel Naveh’s two-part story on the Keshet blog about ...
When Did Preemptive War Become a Jewish Value?
How many emails have you gotten recently urging you to “take action” to get new, tougher sanctions imposed on Iran? ...
Everyone Wants to Be Jewish. Why Stop Them?
Judaism is in fashion in the U.S.—and in Canada, too.Non-Jews are happy to join Jewish families. Christian communities want to explore ...
Airing The Dirty Laundry and Jewish Communal News
As someone who has written articles about issues impacting the Jewish community for publications like The Huffington Post, The Denver ...
Why I Won’t Marry Two Non-Jews
For another perspective on this debate, read Rabbi Rebecca Sirbu’s post here.Aside from the bigamy laws, I mean. (JK)Recently, a rabbi ...
Google Glass in the bedroom?!
Back in 2006 Justin Timberlake promised that he was “bringing sexy back”, but I guess he never got around to ...
Advice for Friends of the Ailing: Just Be Present.
Recently my email inbox has been filled with updates from three friends who are sick and using Caringbridge.com to update ...