Recognition of Non-Orthodox Rabbis is a Partial -- But Hopeful -- Victory

By Julie Schonfeld

Originally posted in Haaretz

In Every Generation: The Blessing of Responsibility

By Julie Schonfeld

Passover is widely considered to be the most celebrated Jewish holiday. By any measure of what makes Jewish rituals “work,” Passover is a study in virtuosity: we gather the community; we tell the sacred story; we are nourished by its sacred symbols, we grow spiritually and communally, and become part of the future.

Universal Health Care: A Jewish Moral Imperative

By Julie Schonfeld

Originally posted in The Washington Post

Remarks at the Jewish Energy Covenant Campaign Signing

By Julie Schonfeld

Note: Julie originally gave these remarks on February 6 at the Jewish Energy Covenant Campaign signing.

Investing in Camp Ramah

By Julie Schonfeld

Camp Ramah registrations are arriving in mailboxes around the country. Mine arrived last week.

Israelis Lost Sight of a Meaningful Jewish Identity in the Diaspora

By Julie Schonfeld

Originally posted in Haaretz

The 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 to themselves in this way.

Grappling With Tradition

By Julie Schonfeld

Originally posted as a letter to the editor in The Forward