Disunion
Hebrew Union College prides itself on being open and pluralistic. But some Reform rabbinical students say the reality contradicts this vision.
Coming of Age
Writing a song for my synagogue, hearing it sung at Lincoln Center, and finally finding the right words to tell my kids why Judaism is important
What’s Eating Reform Judaism?
Rabbi takes to the ‘Forward’ with a theological explanation
Daybreak: Report Says Iran Still Stonewalling
Plus Israel and Russia ink historic deal, and more in the news
Reform Movement Changes Intermarriage Strategy
Proposes special blessings instead of discouragement
Being Jewish
David Gelernter, a computer scientist and observant Jew, wants his co-religionists to get holy
Sundown: Reform Jews Call For Equality for Israeli Arabs
Plus Israel’s minority, an Olympian soundtrack, and more
Ben-Gurion
Sounding Off
Note to some of my fellow progressives: If we can’t argue about Israel without using anti-Semitic tropes, then the debate is lost before it even begins
Cheap Eats
An entrepreneur opened a Jewish-themed restaurant in Lviv, Ukraine. Chopped liver is on the menu, but not its price—diners get to haggle over it.
Grace Notes
Orthodox klezmer and bluegrass virtuoso Andy Statman and evangelical country star Ricky Skaggs cross genres and faiths to form a mighty duo
Goodbye to All That
For generations, the Jews of Caracas had idyllic weather, prosperity, and vibrant communal organizations. Things have changed under Hugo Chávez.
