Rabbi roundtable
Talking about Israel from the pulpit, many American rabbis tread carefully
Amid a divide between Orthodox and non-Orthodox American Jewish communities, rabbis grapple with how to broach the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
NYC mayoral candidate Ray McGuire hosts roundtable with rabbis, asks for their prayers
McGuire told the group of rabbis that he sees his life story resembling the rescue story of a Holocaust survivor.
We asked 13 rabbis: How should we process 500,000 American COVID deaths?
‘Willful amnesia of the loss we face is not a reflection of resilience, it is a sign of weakness.’
We Asked 20 Rabbis: Where Do You See The Jewish Community In 50 Years?
Demographic and spiritual challenges have produced great uncertainty among our leading rabbis of what the future holds for Jews. Here’s what they say.
22 Rabbis Agree: It’s Time To Stop Ignoring Jewish Poverty
Our rabbis all agree Jewish poverty is pervasive — and swept under the rug. What to do about it is where many disagree.
We Asked 23 Rabbis: What Are Jews, Exactly?
This week, we asked our rabbis, “What are Jews? — a race, a religion, a culture, an ethnicity, a nation?” Here are their responses:
We Asked 20 Rabbis: What Makes You Proud To Be A Jew?
For once, our rabbis aren’t kvetching about anything. It’s time to celebrate the Jewish people!
We Asked 21 Rabbis: Is There Such A Thing As Jewish Values?
Some say there is such a thing as Jewish values; others call such claims egotistical. Even fewer agree what Jewish values would actually be.
We Asked 27 Rabbis: What Is The One Lesson Jews Today Need To Learn From The Talmud?
Our Rabbi Roundtable largely agreed there is a very important lesson the Talmud can provide us in today’s divisive times.
We Asked 23 Rabbis: What Is The Diaspora Jew’s Role In Israel?
Some of our rabbis say the Diaspora shouldn’t have a voice in Israel, while others say it plays a vital role — either to challenge or support Israel.