CCAR Israel Trip – Janua...
I write this as I am returning to Chicago from a week spent with a number of rabbinical colleagues in Israel. The purpose of the trip...
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In Solidarity with Our Israeli...
The following is the response of the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism, issued by our colleague Rabbi Gilad Kariv, after the...
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We join in solidarity with our Israeli colleagues and with the whole Israeli Reform Movement in opposing the Nation State Law just...
read moreMaking Strides for Religious U...
Pastor Todd Buurstra, Dr. Ali Chaudry, and I have been making strides together for some time now. Moved by the travel ban that...
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My wife, Sarah, grew up going to Jewish day school. When I talk about the work I do, she has a very familiar reference point. She has...
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Jewish history is peppered by tragic events. These are just a few: 1182 – the expulsion of the Jews of France 1290 – the expulsion of...
read moreEngaging with Israel on your o...
As The Fragile Dialogue explores, Israel has quickly become one of the most polarizing forces in the North American Jewish Community....
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Recently, I was guest lecturer at Georgia Tech. I addressed a bright group of young juniors and seniors taking a Religion and Science...
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