By Kate Lauzar
Every machloket (argument/conflict) which is l’shem shamayim (for the sake of Heaven) is destined to endure.
And that which is not l’shem shamayim, is destined not to endure.
Mishna Avot 5:17
Rabbinic Judaism has always valued makhloket. In fact, the Talmud is filled with debate, often including the (minority) argument that wasn’t chosen as law, expressly to underscore the value of hearing and respecting differing opinions. Our … [Read more...] about Navigating Third Rail Issues:
How Synagogues Can Talk about Tough Issues in a Healthy Way
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Navigating Third Rail Issues:
Jewish Emergent Network Conference (JEN)
By Sherri W. Morr I am indeed lucky to be a member of the Ikar Community. Such a distinction gave me the ability to attend the full conference held in LA June 1-3, 2018. These seven synagogues (for lack of a better word) throughout the U.S. are a cohort of energy, vision, ritual, and engagement for young adults. Initially funded for 2 year rabbinic fellowships by the Jim Joseph Foundation, this conference celebrated the conclusion of the first … [Read more...] about Jewish Emergent Network Conference (JEN)
Re-Imagining the Israel Experience for Rabbinical Students
By Alex Sinclair Why do we send Rabbinical students to Israel for a year of study, and what should they be doing there? For the past three years, the William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education of the Jewish Theological Seminary has convened a unique Israel education program in partnership with a Consortium of Rabbinical Schools: Hebrew College, the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at … [Read more...] about Re-Imagining the Israel Experience for Rabbinical Students
Kazinczy Street Festival highlights a Vibrant Jewish Budapest
The 11th annual Judafest Street Festival once again brought Budapest's Kazinczy Street, and its surrounding neighborhood, to the limelight. Against a backdrop of rising nationalism and anti-Semitism in Europe, Jewish identity was proudly on display at the celebrations. And one couldn't help but notice, that at both the street fair and Yom HaAtzmaut event organized by the Israel Cultural Center, as opposed to the New York Parade a … [Read more...] about Kazinczy Street Festival highlights a Vibrant Jewish Budapest
Disappointed Donors can’t Count on Getting their Charitable Money Back
By Terri Lynn Helge A wealthy family recently sued the University of Chicago for allegedly not living up to promises the school made before getting a $100 million pledge, claims the university says lack merit. Another rich donor rescinded a $14 million gift to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas that they had made contingent on retaining the school’s president when the president made it clear he was moving on. At the same time, George Mason … [Read more...] about Disappointed Donors can’t Count on Getting their Charitable Money Back
Jewish Women’s Archive Celebrates Five Years of the Rising Voices Fellowship
By Larisa Klebe and Judith Rosenbaum “Before the Rising Voices Fellowship, writing was just a means to an end for me, a way to get good grades and maybe some praise. It never occurred to me that writing could further my commitment to understanding history, or cement my status as a feminist, or give me a voice in the world.” On Sunday June 10, the Jewish Women’s Archive (JWA) celebrated thirteen young women, hailing from all over the … [Read more...] about Jewish Women’s Archive Celebrates Five Years of the Rising Voices Fellowship
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