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.
When Did I Become A Late Person?
I was a stickler, emphasis on past tense. I complained about it a lot – why was everyone always late ...
What Makes a Home a Home?
What’s the purpose of having a home? While that question might seem obvious, in fact, it raises some fascinating questions about ...
Bridgegate vs. God
Bridgegate.The story broke two weeks ago, and updates are still front-page news.Allegedly, New Jersey Governor Christie’s leadership team closed lanes ...
Social Justice and Shared Society
It was some 30 years ago that President Reagan signed into law and established a new federal holiday: The Reverend ...
The Fourth New Year
Tu Bishvat, which begins tonight, is the fourth new year of the Jewish calendar. Beginning as a tax holiday for ...
If Israel Boycotted the Winter Olympics
If Israel boycotted the Winter Olympic in Sochi, Russia next month would anyone really care? The games would go on ...
Home
Where is home? Is it where you live, even if it is temporary? Is it where you grew up? Is ...
My Children Won’t be Jews Like Me
I’ve done everything “right”: given my children Jewish education, sent them to Jewish camps, spent time with them in Israel ...
Jews and Tattoos: Navigating a new landscape
Once a month at our family Shabbat service we ask families to submit questions in advance in what, in lieu ...
Seeking Shelter From The Cold
Much of the Eastern and Midwestern U.S. is ensconced in a ferocious cold spell today and tomorrow. Known as the ...