Rabbis Without Borders
Jerks and Quirks
The people in our lives can sometimes surprise us. “Why did she say that?” “Who would do that?” “What was ...
Is Judaism Open or Closed?
Last week Rabbi Heidi Hoover wrote on this blog: “I believe that intermarriage has become a scapegoat for the American ...
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
As an irrepressible, even relentless, optimist, I hold great hope for Jewish life in America. I wonder if that is because ...
Keep Far from a Lie
“Keep yourself far from a lie; and do not kill the innocent and righteous; for I will not justify the ...
Love Thy (Next-Door) Neighbor as Thyself
I am a fan of The Twilight Zone, the TV series from the 1960s created by Rod Serling (Jewish!). Each ...
Intermarriage Is a Scapegoat
“My son-in-law is so lovely, and he and my daughter are very happy, and I’m happy for them. But he’s ...
A Kosher Jew, BBQ and Community
For more on Southern Jewish life, check out MyJewishLearning’s Southern & Jewish blog.What makes Southern Jews, Southern Jews? According to ...
Shabbat in a Fast-Paced World
I have a confession. I had intended to post this blog on Friday, but I’m only getting around to it ...
Making a Football Stadium Holy
It’s football season once again. I was once a more rabid football fan (my team of choice was the Washington ...
How Can We Do the Most Good?
There’s a new TV show out called “Adam Ruins Everything,” where comedian Adam Conover shares everything that’s factually incorrect — and even harmful — ...
God, Are You Listening?
I was asked recently: “Do you believe God is really listening?”It is interesting: We rabbis talk more to children about ...
I Love a Parade
The week is bracketed by two parades. The first is on the holiday of Simchat Torah, when we complete the ...