Have we reached peak tikun olam?
Many on the left see the term as a fundamental aspect of Judaism, while some on the right say it’s a bastardization of the religion.
Clark: Your rabbi can offer support, but not personal miracles
“At Hanukkah, God worked a miracle for the nation. When you suffer, your rabbi would love to offer you a personal miracle, but she cannot – and should not. Rather, she will be present, listen, and pray with you. Anything else is up to God alone.”
Picking the Jewish name for your baby – Pt. 1
Whether you want to give your baby a biblical name or use something a bit less traditional, there is a wealth of suggestions waiting for you online. Mark Mietkiewicz highlights a few of those sources in this insightful article.
A sincere spiritual seeker’s religious journey
Martin Lockshin reviews David Gregory’s latest book, How’s Your Faith?: An Unlikely Spiritual Journey.
Dear Rabby: The nature of soulmates
In this month’s edition of Dear Rabby, Rabbi Bernath addresses the notion of a soulmate.
The Jubu in the Lotus: Why do so many Jews become Buddhist?
A striking number of the teachers who popularized variants of Buddhism in the U.S. came from Jewish families. While the phenomenon flourished in the 1950s and ’60s, it’s still going strong today. What is it about Buddhism – and about Judaism – that attracts so many Jews?
On the open road, finding my way back to God
I’ve grappled with my connection to God since leaving yeshiva. Rituals connected me to the community, but didn’t expand my soulfulness – something I later found through acts of social justice. Recently, I discovered another, perhaps unlikelier way to connect to God.
