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.
Mandela and Messianic Time
In less than a week, so much has been said to eulogize Nelson Mandela. Together with Frederik Willem de Klerk, ...
Jewish Peoplehood for the Millennial Generation
On the eighth night of Hanukkah our synagogue’s young adult group hosted an event in collaboration with the Denver Jewish ...
More Than the Entire Universe
Every night, for years, when I put my son to bed, I enjoy the ritual (which I know will probably ...
This Old Freedom Train
In this country, and perhaps at this season of Hanukkah especially, we celebrate our Freedom of Religion. We also celebrate ...
The Hanukkah Calendar Quirk You Might Have Missed
Yes, everyone in the Jewish world and beyond knows today is Thankgivukkah. But there’s another quirk of the calendar that ...
Why Thanksgivukkah is Good for Hanukkah and Good for the Jews
Last week, in the midst of an independent study meeting with a fourth grader, I was exploring the topic of ...
Why Thanksgivukkah Is Important For Jews And Non-Jews Alike
By now it seems that the entire Jewish world is abuzz about Thanksgivukkah, the once in a lifetime convergence of ...
Thanksgivukkah: The True History
Thanksgivvukah, the rare convergence of American Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, has been a mechayeh—a revitalization.Maybe even a re-dedication, which is the literal meaning of the ...
What’s Your Miracle?
Hanukkah is just around the corner. The smell of the freshly cooked latkes. The dreidels spinning on a table next to ...
Rabbis Without Borders Hanukkah Gift Guide
Happy Hanukkah, Jewish learners and lovers of Jewish learners! If gift-giving is a part of your Hanukkah tradition, let our ...