Rabbis Without Borders
Always the Rabbi, Never the Bride? Adding Values to a Jewish Wedding
Having officiated at many weddings over the years, I sometimes joked to my friends that I was “always the rabbi, ...
Would Oliver Sacks Call Himself “Religious”?
Oliver Sacks is one of the most respected scientists today. The author of many best-selling books on the brain, he ...
When I Lost Control, I Started to Lose Weight
There are lots of versions of this story, and while it would be just perfect if it were true, its ...
Seeking Justice for Leo Frank
The sanctuary of Temple Kol Emeth is completely filled. Judges, lawyers and rabbis who will address the crowd sit on ...
A Tale of Two Little Girls and of Two Little Nations – Holding Hands
Two girls holding hands, tightly, or so it seems. They’re about ten years old. The two of them, one tall ...
Hitting Snooze in Elul
All the most contentious questions of modern Jewish life ultimately boil down to questions of continuity: intermarriage, who is a ...
Yeshiva University Dean Wants to Reverse Gains in Women’s Torah Learning
My social media has been abuzz this past week with the commentary on a recent article published by Rabbi Mordechai ...
Receiving in Giving
In Parashat Re’eh, this week’s Torah portion, we’re plainly taught that if we freely give to brothers and sisters who ...
‘Straight Outta Compton’ and Black Lives Matter
When I was supposed to be learning Torah trope in my bedroom at 12 years old in preparation for my ...
Pilgrimage to the High Holidays
My husband and I are on a pilgrimage to Mt. Baker.Yes, a pilgrimage. There’s nothing else to call it.From our ...
Reframing Worries About the Future
As a parent of young adults, I often talk with my peers about the unexpected paths our kids are choosing. ...
G*d of the Gaffes
When Jon Stewart left his post tonight he left behind a legacy of fake reporting real news with an eye ...