Jewish Texts
The Light at the End of the Tunnel
A positive outlook on the world can go a long way towards making situations feel more manageable.
Being Content With What You Have
Sometimes we simply need a reminder to be appreciative of our lives.
The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side
Like Sarah, we must realize that envy leads us to make poor choices and treat others unfairly.
How Hard Should We Discipline Our Children?
When guiding our children, we need to find a balance between extreme measures and more cautious ones.
Hillel and Shammai
Two weeks ago I posted a piece responding to some articles on patrilineality which provoked several excellent other blog posts ...
Patrilineal Pandemonium: What’s Behind All The Emotion?
Wow. It has been quite a busy week here at the Rabbis Without Borders blog discussing patrilineal descent and its ...
Patrilineal Descent: Why This Rabbi Feels No Angst
This past week, two of my Rabbis Without Borders colleagues have shared their perspectives and struggles with the religious identities ...