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.
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, ...
Is Capitalism Hurting Synagogue Life?
“How big is your congregation?”This is the number one question I am asked as a congregational rabbi in settings of ...
Death is the end? Really?!
My mother’s birthday coincided with Shavuot this year. She would have been 76 years old, had she not died in ...
(Rock) Climbing to the World to Come
A few months ago, even though I’m afraid of heights, I joined the local rock gym. No, I had never ...
The Dangers of Winning the Lottery
Every once in a while we hear a story about a lottery winner whose fate takes a drastic turn for ...
Everything is Awe-Some
The next time you are in New York, make sure you go to the Hayden Planetarium. Along with fantastic exhibitions and ...
You Care More About Winning Than You Do About Our Children!
I felt like I was a character in a movie I was warned not to see. The parent on the ...