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 Jewish Duty to Vote
Election Day in the U.S. is coming. How will being Jewish shape your choice whether to vote?This November, Americans will elect ...
When the Medium Came for Rosh Hashanah
I’ve never actively sought out or consulted with a medium, or anyone who made claims to be able to communicate ...
Do You Believe in Ghosts?
Recently a woman asked me if it was okay during her prayers to pray to her deceased mother. She said,”the ...
Can Anger be a Positive Emotion?
“Do not go gentle in to that Good Night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light”These two verses by ...
Talking About Not Talking About It
Film lovers will be familiar with the concept of a “macguffin”—a term popularized by Alfred Hitchcock, master of mystery and psychological and emotional ...
Freundel: Not Just an Orthodox Problem
Much has been written about the impact of Rabbi Barry Freundel on the Orthodox world. In a community that sees ...
We Should Fear the Ebola Virus
The minor outbreak of the Ebola virus on American soil is fueling our fears and concerns, and its no surprise. ...
Do We Find in the Torah Just What We Want to See?
Earlier this month in The New York Times, Reza Aslan continued an ongoing argument against Bill Maher’s blanket condemnation of ...
I’m Only Happy When it Rains
Every year, I do my best to engage with the process of teshuvah (repentance) during the High Holidays. A few weeks ...
When Will the Messiah Come?
Several years ago I went to visit one of my daughters in Israel. She was attending a summer program and ...