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.
Looking in the Mirror
There is an old tale of a man who was searching for the finest archer and came upon a barn covered ...
Looking Back On Abortion
Last week, a new study on abortion found that while the decision is hard for most women, no matter class, ...
Love Thy Neighbor. (Except On Email?)
One of my hobbies is chicken keeping. My municipality allows small flocks of hens (no roosters — too loud) within ...
Sleepaway Camp and Mixed Emotions
A few days ago Jennifer Weiner wrote about her daughter’s communications from camp. Yesterday my husband and I dropped off ...
Fighting for our Sacred Center
Yesterday, around the world, we Jews observed Tisha B’Av, a day of grieving the historical destruction of the Jerusalem Temple, ...
What Tisha B’Av Can Learn From Ramadan
I did not fast during Ramadan. But I did somehow experience a little bit of the meaning of the Muslim ...
Are We There Yet? Pluto and the Value of Patience
Here’s my favorite fact about the New Horizons flight to Pluto: New Horizons launched at 2 pm on January 19, 2006, ...
Pass the Thermometer: Can Religion be Healthy?
When I decided to enter rabbinical school, many of my friends were incredulous at the thought. They said, “Don’t get ...
Weekend at the Beach
In the Beginning, the friendship of three rabbis was created and nurtured at an annual Rabbis Without Borders alumni retreat.My plan was to enjoy a ...
The Perfect Deal
An acquaintance of mine once told me bitterly that his father had once explained to him his theory of successful ...