Reform
I Was The First Woman Ordained In Israel. Of Course Israel Needs Liberal Judaism
Israelis are coming to our Reform centers and synagogues to seek community, prayer and social action, but mostly to celebrate life.
Liberal Rabbis Increasingly Support Officiating Weddings With Non-Jewish Clergy
Rabbi Lev Baesh has co-officiated a wedding with a Native American chief on the shores of Lake Michigan. He conducted Paris’ first Catholic-Jewish ceremony. One time, he stood under the chuppah with a Hindu pandit; another, with a Shiite cleric. Things finally got tricky with an evangelical preacher — who’d been asked by the Jewish groom not to mention Jesus.
Stop Trying To Bring Liberal Judaism To Israel. We Already Have Too Much Religion
American Jews developed their unique brand of Judaism in an environment that viewed religion as compatible with pluralism, civil rights and democracy.
Jewish Continuity Isn’t Sexist — It’s Necessary
Claims that the notion of Jewish continuity is sexist ignore the importance of the Jewish people’s continued survival.
British Youth Leader Fired From Teen Tour Over ‘Kaddish For Gaza’
In a statement: “Unfortunately it has become clear that we cannot arrive at a position of certainty that (her) leading tour is in the best interest.”
Rabbi Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Asked Not To Attend Spiritual Retreat
“I don’t understand how they don’t have a policy,” one Jewish leader said. “This isn’t rocket science.”
Don’t Mourn For Reform Judaism Just Yet
American Judaism doesn’t have to die. It just has to look different.
Orthodox To Dominate American Jewry In Coming Decades As Population Booms
A new data analysis reveals that over the next few decades, the American Jewish community will look quite different than it does today.
Reform Rabbi Was Secretly Censured For Affair With Congregant
The rabbi, who resigned in April, often referred to the woman has his chevruta, which he called a “friend for a higher purpose.”
Where Have All Of The Reform Synagogues Gone?
Despite local success stories, no national trend indicates that non-Orthodox synagogue membership is growing. That is the sobering news.
