By Rabbi Daniel Stein One of the most fun parts of my job as a rabbi in Easton, Pennsylvania is the opportunity my congregation affords me to teach at Lafayette College. The smart, inquisitive students inspire me, and help me feel (kind of) culturally relevant as I move closer … [Read more...] about You-Do-You-daism
Archives for November 2015
Unpacking American Orthodoxy: The Changing Character of Traditional Judaism
By Steven Windmueller, Ph.D. The rise of Orthodox Judaism in America must be viewed as a modern phenomenon. Unlike the majority of the American Jewish community with its more liberal-focus, secular orientation, and aging population base, the Orthodox community in this country … [Read more...] about Unpacking American Orthodoxy: The Changing Character of Traditional Judaism
My Grandfather, Rabin, & Me: Notes on the Optimism of Youth
By Sivan Zakai In my office stands a black and white photograph of another era. It captures three figures standing on a stage: my grandfather, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, and me. My grandfather, a rabbi, looks stern and imposing. Next to him stands Rabin, his face is … [Read more...] about My Grandfather, Rabin, & Me: Notes on the Optimism of Youth
Call for Submissions: The Joint Conference on Jewish Education
The Joint Conference on Jewish Education The Network for Research in Jewish Education, and The Association for the Social Scientific Study of Jewry Towson University, Baltimore, Maryland June 14-16, 2016 The Network for Research in Jewish Education (NRJE) and the Association … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: The Joint Conference on Jewish Education
Because 10 Days Just Aren’t Enough
What happens after the Israel experience is no less important than what happens during it. By Shayna Rehberg Winding down from a busy summer season, followed by a smattering of holiday programs, there is one sentence jumping out at me from the hundreds of post-program … [Read more...] about Because 10 Days Just Aren’t Enough
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