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.

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Reb Zalman Was A Gracious Man

We are only a few days shy of Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi’s first yahrtzeit, and I miss him. To honor him ...

A Vision Of Judaism For My Newborn Daughter

This past week my wife and I were blessed to welcome our fourth child into this world.  There are so ...

Don’t Expect a Perfect Rabbi

Rabbinic scandals, anyone? Voyeurism, clannishness, sexual harassment, court battles over defamation. We’re shocked — not just because we expect better, but ...

Another View on The Courage to Be A Woman

When I bought my first new car 30 years ago, it was a momentous day. Beyond the excitement, the experience with ...

A String Around Your Finger

For all the spiritual riches of religious tradition, sometimes we forget our spiritual essence – the spark of divinity we associate with ...

The Power of a Rabbi

Earlier this week, Rabbi Rebecca Sirbu reflected on recent stories of rabbis who have acted inappropriately. They have abused the ...

To Our Graduates

What does it mean to graduate? To graduate means to move on to the next stage. So, if you have ...

Understanding Power

Another rabbinic scandal has come to light. Last week The New York Times published an article about Rabbi Jonathan Rosenblatt ...

The Wisdom of Love and Living

I have no idea how many b’nai mitzvah, baby namings, brises, et al I have officiated at. Nor how many ...

Name the Problem, Not the Person

I’m a skeptic when it comes to believing that every cloud has a silver lining. Some clouds do of course, ...

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