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Transitions and Israel

As a people, wherever the Jews are, we have a remarkable and noble mission.

Where Children Pray

“Why do we pray?” I asked before we entered our makeshift sanctuary. We had gathered at the cabins. Dressed in ...

The Personal is Communal

Events in the "calendar" of the lifecycle are private, yet connect us to the "unseen presences" of missing family members and our entire people throughout history.

Who Is a Jew: Patrilineal Descent

When Dad is Jewish and Mom is not, are the kids Jewish? Depends on who you ask.

Reform Halakhic Texts

Reform Judaism is more halakhic than you think.

A Wedding Dilemma

This past weekend I went to the wedding of a friend of mine. During the ceremony, I cried. But not ...

Why This Rabbi No Longer Says “No” To Interfaith Weddings

Over the course of more than 18 years in the rabbinate, there has been one question that I was asked ...

Ask the Expert: Getting an Aliyah

Why can't a non-Jew be called up to the Torah?

Anxiety: What You Need to Know

You’re on your way to your chemistry midterm, when all of a sudden your stomach drops. You can hear your ...

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