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.
I’m Fired Up and This is Why
A packed church of nearly 1,500 people gathered in unity to demand social justice. We came together from different faith ...
(Thanks)giving — A Thanksgiving for the Rest of the Year
Happy Thanksgiving! For many, Thanksgiving gathers us with family and friends, inviting us to reflect gratefully on our blessings. For ...
Turkey Day – Trouble or Treat?
For many of us, the Thanksgiving holiday is like a ritual that we observe similarly each and every year. We ...
Do You Know A Creative, Talented Rabbi?
If the answer is yes, then you should encourage them to apply to join the Rabbis Without Borders Network!CLAL’s Rabbis ...
Seeking Human Kindness
This has been a momentous time – and while I believe in the absolute separation of church and state, I ...
Yes, Go Forth. But Don’t Forget To Smash the Idols.
Last week’s election prompted strong reaction and reflection from the Jewish community. With a majority of Jews supporting the Democratic ...
A Small Victory for Dialogue Between Enemies
All eyes followed me in as I walked down the center aisle of the lecture hall. The members of the ...
Antisemitism And Our New Political Reality
When I studied for my PhD in Jewish studies, I often had occasion to engage with antisemitism as a historical ...
We Are All Leaders
Leadership is on my mind this week. We elected a new president of the United States, a leader with a ...
When Reality is Hard to Accept
I had a lot of realizations on Tuesday night, but one was particularly salient for me: whoever was going to win, half ...