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.
My Mexican Pseudo-Shiva
Since my mom had a history of outliving her prognoses I assumed that this would be the case once again.
Hineni, Here I am…
“Accompaniment Urgently Needed for Asylum Court Case.” Volunteers are needed on June 6th.
Who my body belongs to; The deep undercurrents of Choice
I believe in a woman’s right to choose for herself what happens to her body. When it comes to physical intimacy this means I believe ...
‘Tis the Season
Spring is graduation season. My Facebook feed is crowded with photos of my friends’ children in cap-and-gown garb, sporting smiles, ...
Sharing Sorrow, Bringing Hope
Thousands of people had passed by before we managed to gather a minyan (quorum) of ten for the evening prayers. ...
#MeToo, #TimesUp, #NewNormal
I received an email from a reporter who wanted to interview #MeToo Rabbis. I replied, “We are all #MeToo Rabbis.” Well, at least ...
To Bow, or Not to Bow?
That’s my question every time I visit the Roswell Community Masjid (RCM). Since as a young child I was taught ...
Passover and Palestinians
Palestinians are not slaves. But they are also not free.
It’s Time to Get Uncomfortable
I remember feeling so uncomfortable the first time I went knocking on doors in a neighborhood that was distinctly different ...