Mitzvot: Contemporary Thought

On history, spirituality, obligation, and standing at Sinai.

The Divorced-Parent Family & the Synagogue Community

When the synagogue is welcoming, the newly divorced begin to overcome their inhibitions about reconnecting to the Jewish community.

A Slap in the Face in an Ancient Church That Wasn’t a Synagogue

On a tour of Judea (in the West Bank), wishing all its residents past and present were acknowledged.

Preparing to Relocate

Relocation from a Jewish perspective.

Non-Fixed Fast Days

Judaism has communal fasts that are not on the yearly calendar and numerous occasions when individuals may choose to fast.

Synagogue Music in the Modern Era

Changes are taking place in the leadership, participation, melodies, and instruments that are found in the synagogue.

Rabbinic Abuse

Do alleged perpetrators of abuse deserve the benefit of the doubt?

Moving Jewish

How to make a home for yourself in a new Jewish community

Renewing Disruptive Innovation

In April, I represented ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal among #tenrabbis joining CLAL co-president Irwin Kula at the TriBeCa Disruptive ...

Role of the Shiva Minyan

The daily prayer services in the mourner's home offer community and connection to those facing devastating loss.