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.
Facing Loss at Rosh Hashanah
The images of the secular New Year—Times Square, Champagne in fancy glasses, funny hats and noisemakers—are all fun and happy. ...
Look Both Ways Before Crossing!
As we cross from 5774 to 5775, the Akeida (the Binding of Isaac, which is traditionally read on Rosh Hashanah) ...
Who Will Live and Who Will Die?
We live with a practical tradition. We begin the New Year with ten days devoted to introspection. Between Rosh Hashanah and ...
Meeting My Palestinian Neighbors For the First Time
Nine months ago I opened the front door of my apartment in Alon Shvut and took a 20-minute walk that ...
Waking Up Is Hard To Do
Waking up in the morning a definite challenge for me. I hit the snooze button more often than I should. At least ...
When My Father Hit Me, I Never Did It Again
One of the reasons I love the fall is because of the NFL. Although I need to garner all of ...
Taking the TARDIS to God
For those not immersed in the British television phenomenon that is Doctor Who, TARDIS (an acronym for Time and Relative ...
High-Tech High Holidays
When I entered rabbinical school, I never imagined I would become a rabbi of an online synagogue. In fact, when ...
Honest Boundaries Make Good Neighbors
I always forget, in between trips, how stunningly beautiful Israel is. When I return, it is like opening a favorite ...
The Destiny of the American Jewish Community: Assimilation or Isolation?
In the great story of humanity there has always been the forces that compel us to assimilate amongst each other ...