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.
You Gotta Be In It to Win It
As the old lottery tagline goes, you gotta be in it to win it.Tonight’s Powerball drawing is up to $1.5 ...
Talking to God
A few years ago, I was invited to become part of an interfaith clergy group in Brooklyn. The group had ...
5 Commitments to Make in Honor of the MLK Holiday
Fifty years ago, the images of the violent beatings of non-violent marchers beginning their walk from Selma to Montgomery marked a ...
Things Are Not Always As They Seem
Each of us is the main character in the story of our lives. We share ourselves with others by telling ...
Valuing Words and Memories
It’s nine days into the new year, and so far I’ve kept my resolution! I’m not generally much of a ...
It’s Easy to Make a Resolution. But How Can We Keep It?
To keep your resolution, you may need to change your environment.
Being Imperfect is Spiritual
I was moved recently in speaking with one of my new students in the Religious School hallway looking sad. I ...
Embracing Challenges
I have a weak knee, which may someday need to be replaced. I know the single most important thing I ...
The Other Wailing Wall, The Palestinian One
Spent tear gas canisters. Lots of them. Right at the foot of the wall. I guess that makes it the ...
Rabbi, What’s Jesus’ Nickname?
Dear Rabbi,I have a question that has bothered me/intrigued me for years. What was Jesus’ true name? What was the ...