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.
Why Rabbis Should Talk About Israel
Should rabbis talk about Israel? In years past, Israel was a subject which united people. You could always count on ...
Lacking Knowledge
I have a confession to make: I know very little about the African-American experience.There. I’ve said it.Just over fourteen percent ...
What An Attempted Burglary Taught Me
There is a real difference between counseling an individual who has experienced a traumatic moment and experiencing a traumatic moment ...
Hand me my tiara, please
As a rabbi and an activist, I often get called upon to speak at interfaith events of various sorts. Over ...
Everything is Rent
“Everything is rent.” – Rent, by Jonathan LarsonThis week our Jewish high school put on a production of Rent, a ...
Taking The Plunge
It was January 2007, almost exactly six years ago. I was sitting in my office, reviewing a dense corporate document ...
What I’ve Learned from Crossword Puzzles
Every day, I do the New York Times crossword puzzle. It truly is a ritual for me, almost as sacred ...
Leave my bar mitzvah alone!
Last week I was following the dialogue and reflections of two of my Rabbis Without Borders colleagues on the topic ...
Make the Pledge…Equally
With Purim just a month from now, the internet is just starting to entertain with the usual, and welcome, plethora ...
Excuse Me, Do You Know What Time It Is?
There is an old joke about the Israeli fellow who would always ask people for the time. People would get irritated, ...