Christians, Muslims to form ‘rings of peace’ around Toronto-area shuls
Members of Toronto’s Muslim and Christian communities will be forming “rings of peace” around Toronto-area shuls this Shabbat, in a show of solidarity with the local Jewish community, in the wake of the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh.
Rabbi Frydman-Kohl on Parashat Lech Lecha
Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl explores the path of Abraham.
Weinfeld: The great Exodus from Earth
As the first of Aleph Centauri’s two suns began to set, Itzhik huddled into the state-of-the-art interplanetary sukkah he had recently built. The rabbis had needed to consult a team of astrophysicists to determine when the hag would start, and according to their calculations, he had about 10 more minutes. He had finished the sukkah yesterday, […]
Lazar: What does gender mean to Judaism in 5779?
“Nowhere in our Tanakh, our holy scriptures, is it stated that women can’t play a public role in Judaism.”
Rubenstein: Why don’t Jews proselytize?
“Let all of our religions celebrate their diverse approaches, as we help each other reach the top of the mountain peak. “
Ben-Dat: This generation’s ongoing responsibility
The best way of raising and fostering knowledgeable Jews is through intensive Jewish education. That is this generation’s ongoing responsibility.
Vale: Why do the Orthodox walk on the road on Shabbat?
“By walking on the street, it’s as if a person is acknowledging the different nature and pace of the day.”
David Rosmarin: studying sexual abuse and religion
In this fascinating Q-&-A with Susan Minuk, David H. Rosmarin chats about his recently published research on sexual abuse in the Jewish community.
Rabbi to Rabbi: Wading into controversy
Rabbis often feel compelled to address news-making stories, though that can put them in a difficult position, as they try to remain impartial while tackling sensitive political topics.
A place for atheists in Judaism
Israel provides the most compelling illustration. Most of its Jewish citizens tend to describe themselves as secular, yet they observe many traditions, study Torah and identify with the Jewish people and their history.
