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.
Am I Still A Rabbi When I Am On Vacation?
I am off for several weeks of rest and relaxation. Which brings to mind a puzzling existential question: is a ...
But what have you done for me lately?
A couple of weeks ago, Michal Kohane caused a few ripples in the blogosphere by getting fired over the column ...
Overheard but Under Listened
Captain’s log, Stardate July 2112:Fascinating! Unearthing the massive data storage facility here in Utah must be very much like what ...
Ageism in Jewish Life
There is an old joke about the rabbinic search committee who in looking for a rabbi wanted someone who was ...
Who Is God? Seeking a Middle Ground
God is real. A great conversation starter, isn’t it? These days, in public debate, it seems to be a great ...
Overturning DOMA and the blessing of being seen
This morning I waited until the Supreme Court convened before posting here. Elation is the feeling that many of us ...
What Matters More: Our Day Schools Or Our Commitment To Religious Neutrality?
I am an unabashed advocate of Jewish day school education. I attended day school from kindergarten through eighth grade, and ...
Fitting in
I recently read an essay published earlier this year on xoJane that a woman wrote as a paean to her ...
Silence or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the NSA
Sooner or later, everything you say or do will be recorded. The internet, like an elephant, never forgets. I’m sure ...
God, Our Parent: Father’s Day Reflections
When I was about twelve years old, I opened my younger brother’s textbook, just out of curiosity. This textbook from ...