Rabbis Without Borders
Compassion is God’s Revenge
When is Rosh Hashanah 2015? Find out here. Or wondering when is Yom Kippur 2015? Click here to find out!The Ba’al ...
A Labor Day Confession
[Chart from the Jewish Labor Committee, the Jewish voice in the labor movement, and the voice of the labor movement ...
The Waters of Noah: 10 Years After Katrina
There was no ark and no one chosen to survive the flood that devastated New Orleans in the wake of ...
The Divine Dance of Forgiveness
This weekend (September 4-5, 2015) traditionally brings the Selichot service of inner awareness and penitence in readiness for the High Holy ...
Rediscovering Prayer with the New Reform Movement Machzor
This is the time of year that rabbis and cantors are busy preparing for the High Holy Days. Time taken ...
Judaism, A House Divided Against Itself
There was a time when the Jewish community spoke with one voice. The Talmud records the role of the Resh ...
Faithfully Feminist
The words “religious feminist” seem like an oxymoron. How can someone be both? The three main Western religions, Judaism, Christianity ...
Writing the Next Episode of Your Life
Do you ever watch British TV? I am a fan, a huge fan, especially of the stories that disclose, in episodes ...
The Elul of Victory and Defeat
Heartbreaking news out of the sports world Monday: At the track and field World Championships in Beijing, American Molly Huddle ...
Good Decisions, Bad Consequences
This summer my family and I visited one of my great-uncles. I’m not sure exactly how old he is, but ...
What is Anger For?
There are three (types) of people the Holy One loves: One who does not get angry. One who does not ...
What Should Rabbis Be Speaking About on Rosh Hashanah?
The High Holy Days are three weeks away. Phone conversations with colleagues nearly always begin with, “Are you ready?” and ...