Articles By Rabbi Mark Washofsky

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Rabbi Mark Washofsky, Ph.D., is associate professor of rabbinics at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio, and serves as chair of the Responsa Committee of the Central Conference of American Rabbis.

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  Men's Head Covering in Synagogue: Reform Judaism's Views

  Changing ideas about whether men should wear a kippah (skullcap) during prayer reflect development and maturation of American Reform attitudes toward tradition.

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  Smoking, Alcohol, and Drugs

  As a culture that values sobriety, individual responsibility, and health, Judaism is wary of substances that may cause more damage than the enjoyment they may bring their users.

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  Reform Judaism & Halakhah

  Seeking guidance from the Jewish legal tradition, without a belief in its binding nature—especially in light of contemporary moral sensitivies.

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  Reform Halakhic Texts

  Reform Judaism is more halakhic than you think.

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  Cosmetic Surgery: A Jewish View

  If it does not serve a legitimate medical purpose, cosmetic surgery is frowned upon by the Jewish legal tradition.

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  Medicine, Healing and the Jewish Tradition

  Despite early theological objections, Jewish law views the practice of medicine as a mitzvah.




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