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Tag: Communal Responsibility

0 Communities Holidays

The Lie of Achdus

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 15 Oct

Natan Slifkin critiques the superficial understanding of 'achdus' or unity emphasized during Sukkot, arguing that true achdus involves proactively taking responsibility and supporting fellow Jews, particularly during challenging times.

0 Communities Politics

Jewish organizations must cancel JVP, immediately.

Amelia Adams in Future of Jewish · 9 Oct

Amelia Adams argues that Jewish organizations should immediately sever ties with Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) due to the latter's associations and endorsements of anti-Zionist and pro-terrorist stances.

0 Politics Culture

Atoning for the Past Year

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 7 Oct

Peter Beinart reflects on the complexities of communal and individual atonement, especially regarding Israeli-Palestinian relations, during the Jewish High Holidays.

0 Education Communities

Tuition Chokehold: The conversation continues

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 29 Sep

Cindy Scarr's article delves into the tuition crisis facing Jewish schools, highlighting both the financial strain on families and the deficits schools accumulate.

0 Jewish Law Culture

Kaddish Around the World: Uplifting and Inspiring Stories

Reviewed by Steve Lipman in Jewish Action · 23 Sep

Rabbi Gedalia Zweig's latest book, "Kaddish Around the World," features uplifting stories demonstrating the unifying power of the Kaddish prayer across diverse contexts.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

On Redeeming Captives

Mikhael Manekin in Sources · 28 Nov 2023

This article delves into the Jewish ethical and legal perspectives on the redemption of captives, a complex issue that implicates both historical precedent and modern state policy.

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What Communal Responsibility Looks Like

The Editors in Tablet · 12 Mar 2020

The Rabbinical Council of Bergen County, New Jersey, made the significant decision to shut down Jewish institutions in response to the coronavirus outbreak, emphasizing the importance of social distancing to save lives and support healthcare providers overwhelmed by the pandemic.