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.
Can We Please Stop Re-Fighting Hanukkah?
Ask any Jew what Hanukkah is about and you are likely to get one of two possible explanations: Maccabees or ...
Learning from Experience
Technology is a marvelous thing. And the many creative ways Jewish professionals have incorporated it into Jewish communal life is ...
Fighting for Us
I have always loved telling the Chanukah story because it is so much about the strength of the Jewish people. ...
Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow
We all know people who at some point in their lives may be suffering or depressed and give up hope ...
Who isn’t a Jew?
In the ongoing dustup that started several years ago between Rabbi Daniel Gordis and a series of young rabbis, most ...
RULES WERE MEANT TO BE BROKEN
“Start working on this great work of art, called your own existence”– AJ HeschelA Life well lived is an art: ...
The Meaning of Life
Memories can play such tricks on our minds. Last night, I returned to a synagogue where my husband had served ...
Honest Jewish Outreach
Jewish Outreach is a buzz term nowadays. Every organization seeks to do outreach in order to demonstrate relevancy to its ...
Dreaming About the Powerball Jackpot
Yes, I caught Powerball fever these last few days. And yes, I knew my odds were small (my favorite example: ...
Who speaks for Judaism?
As an ex-pat British Jew, living and working in the USA, I’ve been following the press coverage on the search ...