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.
Modest Dressing
Modest dressing — what does it mean for a woman? Many religious communities have strict rules about what a woman ...
Shining our Light on the Hidden Spaces
At the beginning of the night of the 14th of Nisan (the evening before Passover), check for chametz (leavened products) ...
Torah as Food
If you’ve ever walked down the condiment aisle of a grocery store, you’ve probably been overwhelmed by the ever-expanding number ...
Free Speech vs Good Speech
Women and women’s rights have received a lot of attention in politics and media in recent weeks. March is Women’s ...
Raising Your Mask for Passover
Last week we celebrated the holiday of Purim in which we recall the survival of the Jewish people against the ...
I Don’t Go To Brooklyn
Cruising on Fifth Avenue one day, a taxi is hailed by a man standing on the corner. Entering the cab, ...
Kaddish by Heart
The eldest son was chosen by his father to recite the Kaddish in his memory.Standing at the gravesite where his ...
Occupy Wall Street Talmudically Explained
There has been a desire to pin down the central complaint of the 99%, which the Occupy Wall Street organizers ...
Israel and Jon Stewart
There are times when Jon Stewart just hits the nail on the head of an issue. Last week he had ...
The Holiness of Purim
As a child, I looked forward to Purim each year. I spent weeks planning my costume and savored the excitement ...