Articles By Rabbi Ismar Schorsch

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Rabbi Ismar Schorsch served as chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary.

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  The Word Made Animate

  Seeking the living soul of our sacred texts.

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  The Language of Memory

  From the Bible to today, the Chosen People rise again after every destruction.

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  Rebuke and Reward in this World

  The fate of the individual is often determined by the behavior of the community as a whole.

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  Accessing God in a Man-Made World

  There is no need to ascend to heaven--or build a tower--to find God.

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  Thanks When Thanks Are Due

  A midrash on the 10 plagues reminds us to recognize any good that has been done for us.

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  Sometimes, There Are Second Chances

  Of "Second Passover," Rabbi Akiva, and adult bat mitzvahs

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  Being Held to a Higher Standard

  In biblical times and today, religious leaders must be paragons of righteousness.

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  Creating Sacred Space

  Two very different models, two very different outcomes, one very important lesson.

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  Why Shavuot Has Few Rituals

  The focus is theological.

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  Easter and Passover

  Both celebrate spring and hope, though there are major differences between them also.




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