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Non-Jewish Mothers and the Blessings on the Torah
Could an aliyah be a way to honor the sacrifices of a non-Jewish mother who raises a Jewish child?
9 Reasons to Bring Jewish Kids to Cemeteries
One of the things I love getting to do since relocating to Jackson, Mississippi, is teach in our congregation’s Sunday ...
How to Help a Friend Through a Bad Breakup
It’s not easy to see a close friend go through a rocky end to a relationship. Here’s what to say—and not say—during this tough time.
Israel, Israel History, Jewish History, Modern Jewish History, Study
Law of Return 5710/1950
Determining who has the right to make Aliyah.
Israel, Rabbis Without Borders, Study
A Vision Of Judaism For My Newborn Daughter
This past week my wife and I were blessed to welcome our fourth child into this world. There are so ...
My Darfur Tallit
A prayer shawl purchased in an African refugee camp is a reminder of those at the fringes that compel our moral responsibility.
Bible, Jewish Texts, Pray, Study
Prayer: Service Of The Heart
Abraham's servant teaches us the power of spontaneous prayer, a concept that challenges our contemporary focus on consistency and conformity.
Celebrate, Passover, Rabbis Without Borders
“As If”: The Two Little Words We Too Often Ignore
“Each generation, people must see themselves as if they themselves went forth from Egypt.”That quote is the essence of why ...
Gender & Sexuality, Keshet, Live
Why Gay-Straight-Alliances Are Needed in Schools
Each April schools across the country observe a Day of Silence, a day dedicated to ending anti-LGBTQ bullying and harassment. While we will be ...
Beliefs & Practices, Denominations, FAQ, Live, Study
The Jewish Denominations
A quick look at Reform, Conservative, Orthodox and Reconstructionist Judaism — and at other Jewish streams.