(Photos top row from the left: Rabbi Steve Chester, Rabbi Rebecca Gutterman, Rabbi Daniel Stein and bottom row from the left: Rabbi Chaya Gusfield, Rabbi Yonatan Cohen) God Talk with Rabbis from Across the Jewish Denominations Rabbis talk about God quite a bit. But what role does God plays in the lives of our rabbis?…
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It is pretty common contemplate New Year’s resolutions right about now. I have a thought for you. It’s about being HAPPY. A friend of mine likes to research all the articles that discuss how to be happy. He says that they all boil down to three core things – and then each one may add…
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If your child is a patrilineal Jew or a person of color, they may be assumed to not be Jewish. How can you build a strong identity for them? A wonderful couple I know has five grown children who are interracial and intercultural. Their Chinese mom converted before marriage. The couple raised their children Jewish…
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I was given this article, A Sacred Obligation, by a Catholic priest many years ago. I love the very rabbinic way in which they ask questions of God in regard to Jews and Judaism. There are some very meaningful questions and answers that may comfort or reassure individuals whose children marry a Jew and raise…
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A lovely young Irish woman told her mother that she would be attending her first Hanukkah celebration and latkes would be made! Her mother said, “As I understand it, latkes have something to do with potatoes. You’ll be fine!” I’m not Irish and I’m not particularly fond of potatoes. So my latkes include parsnips and…
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Ever wondered what a mikvah looks like up close and personal? You’re not alone. Every time I offer this class I get lots of Jews who grew up Jewish but never saw a mikvah. I’ve come to see this gathering as a community service! Mysteries of the Mikvah With Rabbi Gershon Albert When people…
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