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A Jewish Perspective on a Secular Phenomenon
By Ashira Konigsburg, Associate Director of Rabbinic Services, RAAnother year has gone by already? Perhaps it is because time seems to fly that we find ways to mark the new year. Both the Jewish and secular calendars have developed traditions and...
RA's Oldest Member to Turn 100
By Arthur Lavinsky, Beth El Congregation of PhoenixExcerpted from a sermon delivered on December 17, 2011.Pictured below: Rabbi Louis Barish in uniform.Rabbi Louis Barish, a long time member of Beth El Congregation and a long time inhabitant on...
A Funeral for a Jewish War Veteran
By Dina Shargel, Ritual Director, Temple Israel Center, White Plains, NY
On November 21, my family and I had the sad task of burying my father-in-law, Burton Projansky, of blessed memory. Dan Liben and I co-officiated at the graveside service.
Investing in Camp Ramah
By Julie SchonfeldCamp Ramah registrations are arriving in mailboxes around the country. Mine arrived last week.In August, on the last day of Camp Ramah Nyack, I attended the annual רקודיה, “Festivale,” as a parent. Perhaps the most potent...
Israelis Lost Sight of a Meaningful Jewish Identity in the Diaspora
By Julie SchonfeldOriginally posted in HaaretzThe recent ad campaign by Israel's Absorption Ministry shows how Israelis fall short in trying to articulate a respectful way to relate to Diaspora Jews, because they don’t know how to relate...
Grappling With Tradition
By Julie SchonfeldOriginally posted as a letter to the editor in The ForwardWith regard to a December 2 Forward article, “Conservatives Grapple With Gay Wedding Rite,” we wish to clarify our position on the draft of a new ceremony for gay and...
Gilah Dror: Convocation Remarks
This past Tuesday, JTS confered honorary doctorates on RA Members who have been in the rabbinate for 25 years or more. (see the list of honorees). Gilah Dror, RA President, delivered greetings from the RA:
Chancellor Eisen, Provost Alan...
Jack Moline: Convocation Remarks
This past Tuesday, JTS confered honorary doctorates on RA Members who have been in the rabbinate for 25 years or more. (see the list of honorees, and the JTS press release). Jack Moline, RA Director of Public Policy, spoke on behalf of the...
War Journal: Beer Sheva
By Mauricio BalterA few days ago, I stopped writing this letter, because on Sunday a ceasefire was announced. Today, on Wednesday, we heard the sirens again. I am writing to share with you some of my experiences and feelings. I did not think that I...