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.
Porn in the City
Porn in the City: Are the kids really alright? What does it mean to grow up in the age of ...
The Power of a Smile
I grew up in Texas, like in most of the South, people in Texas greet each other warmly and a ...
International Women’s Day: Torah from the Margins
Torah teaches that ancient Israelite women refused to donate their jewelry to build the Golden Calf. Instead they donated their ...
Let Your Kids Forget Their Lunch
The other day my son called just as I was getting ready to lock the front door. He had forgotten ...
Mysticism: the Experiential path to finding God
I’ve just started teaching a new course at my congregation on Jewish mysticism. There are many ways to engage with ...
What “The Daily Show” Can Teach Us About 21st Century Judaism
I am ready to nominate Jon Stewart as an honorary “Rabbi Without Borders.”Last week, Brooklyn Assemblyman Dov Hikind, in a ...
Is “Gimme” the most important prayer?
A few days ago, I stumbled across a terrific quote, which I eventually tracked down to a New York Times ...
America: Killer Food and Hospitals Making Killings
“This,” Witherly said, “is one of the most marvelously constructed foods on the planet, in terms of pure pleasure.” He ...
Offensive or Good Fun?
This past weekend was Purim, a holiday full of laughter, parody and dress up. Fittingly, many Jewish groups release Purim ...
Changing the Subject: Purim and Israeli Politics
Members of my Canadian synagogue are deeply engaged with Israel. Almost all, teens included, have visited the land at least ...