Tag: Rabbis Without Borders
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Love Thy (Next-Door) Neighbor as Thyself
It was my monthly turn on the Rabbis Without Borders blog today. Here is my contribution, reflecting on a recent incident. Talking about The Twilight Zone, neighbors, our ancestor Abraham, Halloween and my chickens… Love Thy (Next-Door) Neighbor as Thyself
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The Elul of Victory and Defeat
My turn again at the Rabbis Without Borders blog on My Jewish Learning. You can watch the video, then read my take on The Elul of Victory and Defeat
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Why We Should Separate Civil and Religious Marriage. And Why We Shouldn’t.
It is my turn again at the Rabbis Without Borders blog on My Jewish Learning. Here are some reflections on last week’s Supreme Court decision on marriage. Why We Should Separate Civil and Religious Marriage. And Why We Shouldn’t.
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Is Capitalism Hurting Synagogue Life?
As I’ve shared with you, in addition to my regular blog, I blog once a month at the Rabbis Without Borders blog on the My Jewish Learning website. (My slot is usually the first Wednesday of the month). It is an honor to join a chorus of my colleagues in bringing diverse voices, opinions and…
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The “Fake News” and the “News Fake”
I love the Daily Show. And hearing of Jon Stewart’s departure is sad, but we know it is not imminent, and he is going out on top. And while I don’t watch TV news that much, I respected and enjoyed Brian Williams, who is now on a six month suspension from NBC News. I had…
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Sharing a Playbook? Rabbis and the Seahawks
Well, we know how things turned out last Sunday, don’t we. In a spectacular display of prowess, the Seattle Seahawks dominated the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl, winning the championship by a score of 43 to 8. Just like for the NFC championship, I was out of Washington at a conference during the game.…
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Shifts in Meaning
One of our quests as individuals is to make meaning within our lives. That is one of the purposes of religion, to frame moments of time and infuse them with the understanding that we are part of something greater than ourselves, that what happens to us is a part of who we are as individuals,…
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