Rabbis Without Borders

Rabbis Without Borders is a dynamic forum for exploring contemporary issues in the Jewish world and beyond. Written by rabbis of different denominations, viewpoints, and parts of the country, Rabbis Without Borders is a project of Clal – The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership.

How to Birth Jewish

When I went into labor at the hospital, I had to stay. This change in birth plan and place threw me.

Home of the Brave?

Are we brave? Are we the “Home of the Brave”? What does bravery mean for us now?

Humans Acting Like Humans: Pushing Past Politics

As a rabbi, I am always cautious about that fine balance of being ‘political’ while doing justice.

Meet Rabbi Matt Gewirtz

Meet Rabbi Matt Gewirtz, the Senior Rabbi at Congregation B’nai Jeshurun in Short Hills, New Jersey, author of the book, ...

Bread and Circus 

Compassion fatigue leads to disinterest and apathy

Breaking Out

Merkaz Karama, a communal space, using one word from Hebrew and one from Arabic that together translate as Dignity Center

The Power of Stories

Flashback to 2009, when my middle son was 5 years old: “Tell me a story,” he asked. Not, read me ...

The Soul of Waiting

This post is for anyone who finds waiting to be a challenge – meaning most everyone.

Meet Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder

This is a new series featuring the incredible work of some of the most groundbreaking rabbis in the Jewish world.