
Why Jews Should Look to Germany for Inspiration This Rosh Hashanah
The transformation of a nation from last century's murderous aggressors to this century's kind saviors of refugees gives us hope that change is possible.
Rabbi Eliyahu Fink is the rabbi at the Pacific Jewish Center in Venice, CA
The transformation of a nation from last century's murderous aggressors to this century's kind saviors of refugees gives us hope that change is possible.
When God is an annoying child, Moses is a boring dud, and Pharaoh seems awesome - you know you've got a huge problem.
Converts are at the mercy of their sponsoring rabbi and at a vulnerable time in their lives. We are all responsible for ensuring they are not exploited.
A video or photo only shows us one moment that has been recorded and displayed for us to see. But a person is not defined by a moment in time or a series of events.
The people of Israel and world Jewry should be thanking Obama, not slandering him with rank speculation and dismissive cynicism.
After our worst fears are confirmed about the fate of Gilad, Naftali, and Eyal, overcoming the sadness - and continuing to believe - is an ongoing struggle.
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The explanation behind U.S. shooting attacks may have more to do with the lost sense of community than with guns per capita.
If some of us do not feel comfortable within the context of Orthodoxy, those feelings matter more than any intellectual attachment we have to our traditions.
The L.A. Clippers' Jewish owner used an inelegant choice of words when justifying his racist remarks by saying blacks are treated like dogs in Israel, but he wasn't as far off the mark as we would like to believe.
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Silencing sex abuse accusers for fear they are lying sends a message to all victims that they too should keep quiet.
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Separate prayer services for youth inherently omit the best resources for religious instruction and inspiration: parents and senior clergy.
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Rather than battle the New York City Council, Hasidic communities should embrace informed consent for a controversial circumcision practice.