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.
C’mon, Let’s Do the Twist, Why Braid Challah?
We traditionally welcome Shabbat on Friday evening with Challah, the customary sweet braided bread. Why braided?Twists and braids are mentioned ...
Adulting
Two months ago, I purchased a Dyson vacuum for my daughter for her 25th birthday. She was thrilled and posted ...
My Kids Are Afraid to Go to School
Our ancestors understood that every person has value and deserves to have their rights protected and their basic needs met.
Living, Not Dying
Faced with this choice:1. Vaccinations and x-rays every six months. She could live another five years if it works. If ...
All in the (Extended) Family
She took his head between her palms, bent down and planted a little kiss on the top of his head. ...
I’m sorry, it’s a SIMCHAH!
I know, I should say something. But I don’t. I’m sorry. Every time someone calls a joyous event a “mitzvah,” ...
Restore Yourself
A few months ago I realized I hadn’t been myself for a long time. I’d been under a lot of stress ...
Step Up to the Mic!
I believe it’s not an uncommon experience to be at a lecture or gathering where someone steps in front of ...
And I Mourn
Today is my mom’s yahrzeit (anniversary of death). It has been nine years since she died from metastatic breast cancer. ...
Passage to Freedom
How futile is speech against a cruel government that has confined human beings in unsanitary, overcrowded prisons, in less humane conditions than abandoned pets in animal shelters?