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.
Why Do So Many Jews Ignore Shavuot?
Shavuot has become the Rodney Dangerfield of Jewish holidays.
A Bar Mitzvah In A Time Of Tragedy
I had planned to write about my eldest son’s bar mitzvah this weekend. I had planned to reflect upon some ...
How Should We Write About Tragedy?
Heartbreaking news from the U.S. Violence against gays. The worst mass shooting. Hints of international terrorism.How should my fellow spiritual ...
China as Sinai and Parakeets on the Roof: The Important Spiritual Art of Jewish Bloopers
I’ll never forget that time I taught the first line of this week’s Torah portion (B’midbar). One English translation begins, “God spoke ...
What the Stanford Rape Case Can Teach Us
Like a great many others have over these past few days, I have read the incredibly powerful letter written by ...
Understanding Trump’s Role in History
On Race and Judicial Impartiality: “He’s proud of his his heritage. I respect him for that… He’s a Mexican. We’re ...
Samantha Bee for President!
Ok people have you been watching “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee”? For heaven’s sakes, why not?!? During this election season, ...
My Havruta and I Disagree on Everything — and That’s a Good Thing
We don't agree on politics and we don't agree on religion, and we talk about them all the time.
Funding Innovation is Nice. Now Let’s Redistribute Wealth.
It is wonderful that we in the Jewish community are funding innovative initiatives. There are so many interesting ideas around ...
Which Judaism is the Authentic One?
Last week I met one of my neighbors, an Orthodox Jewish woman. She asked what I do for a living, ...