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.
The Dividing Wall of Netanyahu’s Legacy
In the 1970s and 1980s, if someone referenced “The Wall” they were likely referring to the Berlin Wall (or the ...
Why I Love (Even Secular) New Year’s Celebrations
It is easy to be dismissive of any grand significance to New Year’s. Sure, it is fun–an excuse to gather ...
What’s Your Question?
What question will guide your New Year’s resolutions this year? What will be the focus of your self-improvement plan?Maybe it’s ...
Angels We Have Heard on High
“Merry Christmas,” says this pulpit rabbi and co-chair of the Jewish Renewal movement. Regardless of our theologies and beliefs, the message ...
Why Are The Bathroom Breaks of Presidential Candidates Newsworthy?
I’ll be honest. I am both fascinated and horrified by many of the daily updates in these still early stages ...
A Generation of Profits
Dear Max Chan Zuckerberg, Welcome to this world! Now that you are old enough to read this letter, your father ...
The Transgressive “Transparent” Rabbi
“You have to watch this show.” A friend told me. “There is a woman rabbi character. It is called “Transparent” ...
Drawn to the Light
One of my favorite poets, a slam poet named Vanessa Hidary, asks, in one of her remarkable pieces in which ...
I Am Jewishly Grateful for Muslim Americans
In the last few weeks, we have seen the ugliness of racism in politics, with campaigners using prejudice and fear ...
Joseph, the Brother Sold Into Slavery, is…[SPOILER ALERT]
With the new Star Wars movie premiering this week, social media has gone into full spoiler prevention mode. People are ...