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.
Fall Fashion: Election Day Edition
Leaving the school parking lot on the last Friday before we return to standard time, I see red. The leaves ...
Even Those We Hate Are Made in God’s Image
There is a myth of a time when everyone in the world was able to work together on the same ...
A Fresh Start on Wednesday?
I have been silent from the bima (pulpit) about the election. There have been many discussion in rabbi listservs and ...
Day of Judgment
Well, folks, here we are. Just a few days out from arguably the most important election for the future of the ...
Humble Audacity
Commentary on Parshat Noah, Genesis 6:9-11:32After the great flood, all of humanity shared a single language and lived together in ...
Speaking of Others’ Nakedness
Commentary on Parshat Noah, Genesis 6:9-11:32In this week’s Torah portion, Noah, after the flood recedes, Noah leaves the ark, gets ...
Is Schadenfreude a Jewish Value?
My one-week vacation in the United States was a breath of fresh air. A whole week of conversations with family, ...
Advice from Our Sages: Get Out and Vote
“Mommy, if we didn’t live in the United States, where would we live?” my son asked me. His question came ...
Spiritual Hangover: Coming Down From the Mountain
Here’s a one-question pop quiz, and everyone gets an “A.” Now that this year’s Jewish High Holy Days are done, which of ...
When a presidential candidate is misinformed about late term abortion
In recent weeks there has been a great deal said by presidential candidate, Donald Trump, that has caused deep upset ...