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Opinion Do Jewish converts have to believe in God?
A recent Alma column by an atheist convert to Judaism has provoked intense reactions
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Letters FDR was never going to meet with the rabbis marching on Washington
A historian responds to the claims FDR could have met with the 400 Orthodox rabbis marching to save Jews of Europe
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Opinion Jewish tradition compels us to not become numb to gun violence
Our nation is held hostage by its worship of guns. Jewish teachings point us toward action.
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Fast Forward Texas rabbi who founded underwear nonprofit named CNN Hero
Rabbi Amy Weiss collects underwear for people in need, and went viral with the help of Brené Brown
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Fast Forward Two rabbis, from two different denominations, get a second chance at love
Neither Rabbi Amy Wallk nor Rabbi Mark Cohn were looking for love when they first met in 2017
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News New group fears rabbis are drifting away from Zionism
Some clergy worry that the Reform and Conservative movements aren't doing enough to defend Israel
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Fast Forward This private, on-demand ‘hot rabbi’ may soon star in her own reality TV show
Reese Witherspoon’s media company has taken interest in Rabbi Becky Eisenstadt’s peripatetic pulpit.
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Fast Forward Mayor Adams to meet with 55 women rabbis who are concerned he’s only hearing from Orthodox Jews
They aim to convey that most Jewish people in New York City are progressive
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Fast Forward Trump allies target Jewish judge — and his wife — after ruling on Palestinian activist
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Fast Forward What does the election of Mark Carney mean for Canadian Jews and Israel?
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