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.
A Global Conversion
The convert was in New South Wales. And the rabbis on the beit din were in Georgia, Tennessee, New York and New Mexico.
Rosh Hashanah: Get Woke
During the High Holiday period, we expect a great deal from ourselves. Putting aside the business of material holiday preparation ...
A New Year’s Resolution to Be Proud Of (That You Actually Can Keep!)
Rosh Hashanah is a time for many things. Reflection. Spiritual rejuvenation. Eating large meals with family and friends. And making ...
Spiritual Not Religious at Rosh Hashanah
Shabbat dinner with young university students can be an adventure. My husband and I warm them up with a few ...
What My Road Trip Taught Me Just in Time for the High Holy Days
My husband and I took a weekend getaway to Toronto. Crossing the Peace Bridge into Canada, it struck me how ...
Inspiration
When we open our eyes in the morning, when we are confronted with challenges, when we seek to create beauty, ...
Just Do It: A High Holy Day Call to Action
The season of teshuvah is for thinking and feeling, but mainly as springboards for action
Don’t Wait for the Angels to Send you a Message
Last September, one of the kindest and loveliest of my friends and colleagues was diagnosed with an aggressive form of ...
5 Questions to Ask Yourself for the New Year
1. Am I living the life I want? Yup, that’s a big one to contemplate. Even a bit scary. But ...
The National Anthem Is Not a Loyalty Pledge. It’s Liturgy.
When I was a kid, I would always leave the service on Yom Kippur day when it came time for ...