Conservative Movement

Emes Ve-Emunah · 27 Sep

Navigating the intersection of LGBTQ identities and Halacha, this piece discusses the challenges faced by the Orthodox Jewish community in accepting gay and trans individuals without compromising religious values.

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The Story Behind Debbie Friedman’s Beloved ‘Mi Sheberach’ Melody

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 2 Jul

Debbie Friedman, a revolutionary Jewish musician, transformed American Jewish connections to Judaism through her catchy and empowering tunes for prayers and holidays, making them more accessible and equitable, especially for women.

0 Israel Jewish Law

Remembering Rabbi Andrew Sacks, 70, a ‘rabble-rouser’ who fought for religious pluralism in Israel

Rob Charry in JTA · 2 Jul

Rabbi Andrew Sacks, a prominent advocate for religious pluralism in Israel and the director of the Rabbinical Assembly in Israel, passed away at the age of 70.

0 Gender/Identity Television/Film

Welcoming ‘Sabbath Queen,’ a new documentary about a rabbi who breaks all boundaries

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 14 Jun

"Sabbath Queen" is a documentary that follows the journey of Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, known for his drag character Rebbetzin Hadassah Gross, as he challenges boundaries in Jewish identity.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

I keep running into my exes at my synagogue. Why can’t they find their own place to pray?

Mira Fox in Forward · 23 May

A Jewish person seeking advice in a column called A Bintel Brief describes running into exes at their synagogue, feeling uncomfortable sharing the space.

0 Communities History

Zev Eleff: Is This the End of American Judaism? [Denominations 1/5]

18forty · 14 May

Zev Eleff elucidates the historical roots and ideological developments of Jewish denominations in America, arguing that they should be understood as movements rather than denominations due to their divergent theological stances.

0 Israel Communities

The Day After for the American Jewish Community

Aryeh Cohen in Jewschool · 13 Mar

The article discusses the challenges facing the American Jewish community in the aftermath of the conflict in Gaza.

0 Jewish Law Science

The Conservative Movement Moves on Cannabis

Paula Jacobs in Tablet · 16 Feb

The Conservative movement's Rabbinical Assembly Committee on Jewish Law and Standards has approved a teshuva (responsum) on cannabis usage, addressing social, legal, and medical issues.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Conservative movement maintains its ban on officiating at intermarriages but urges its rabbis to engage more with interfaith families

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 29 Jan

The Conservative movement has issued a report maintaining its ban on officiating interfaith weddings but recommending changes to make the movement more open to interfaith families.

0 Education Literature

Florida district pulls many Jewish and Holocaust books, including Saul Bellow’s ‘Herzog’ and ‘Black, White and Jewish’

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 21 Dec 2023

The Orange County Public Schools in Florida have removed nearly 700 books from classroom libraries, citing concerns about violating state laws on sexual content in schools.

0 Education Communities

Conservative movement is suspending its Israel gap-year program, citing budget woes and ‘recruitment challenges’

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 21 Dec 2023

The Conservative movement is suspending its Israel gap-year program, Nativ, due to budget issues and recruitment challenges.

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Choosing to Carry the Light of Judaism Forward

Judy Gruen in Jewish Action · 27 Nov 2023

The author reflects on her Jewish identity and the influences that shaped it.

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A West Virginia rabbi’s ‘obsession with Lego’ and comic books connects him with his changing community

BCohen in Forward · 30 Aug 2023

Rabbi Victor Urecki of Charleston, West Virginia, gained local fame for his ambitious Lego projects.

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Amid a rabbi shortage, some synagogues opt for a cantor instead

LMarkoe in Forward · 27 Jun 2023

Due to a shortage of rabbis, some synagogues are now turning to cantors as their sole spiritual leaders.

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Conservative movement OKs vegetarian and vegan restaurants without kosher supervision

BCohen in Forward · 22 May 2023

The Conservative movement has issued a ruling stating that Jews may eat at vegetarian or vegan restaurants that do not have kosher supervision.

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Sanctifying the stutter: How I embraced my speech disorder as a Jewish cantor

Nora Berman in Forward · 15 Aug 2022

The author, a cantor who stutters, discusses the deep connection between his Jewish and stuttering identities, both related to the experience of time.

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As movements recede in Jewish life, Reform and Conservative seminaries shrink

Forward · 26 Mar 2022

Enrollment at non-Orthodox rabbinical seminaries affiliated with major Jewish movements, such as Reform and Conservative, has been declining while smaller independent schools are seeing increased enrollment.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Abortion Comes Roaring to the Fore

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 2 Sep 2021

In a recent podcast episode, the focus is on the Supreme Court's decision not to block Texas's strict abortion law, raising questions about the emergence of a new liberal grassroots movement akin to the conservative one that followed the establishment of abortion rights in the past.

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Letters to the Editor: Shadal, Hazarat Ha-Shatz, and Modern Orthodox Outreach

Letters to the Editor in Lehrhaus · 26 Jul 2021

In this collection of letters to the editor, various topics related to Jewish practice and belief are discussed.

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For the Conservative movement, an audit of ethics policies might be overdue

Forward · 1 Jun 2021

The Conservative movement is facing criticism for its handling of misconduct complaints, particularly regarding ethics policies and procedures.

0 Culture Television/Film

Mad Mensch: Ep. 229

Unorthodox · 21 May 2020

Matthew Weiner, creator of 'Mad Men,' discusses the resurgence of interest in the series and its exploration of Jewish identity in 1960s America, reflecting on how his Jewish upbringing influenced the show.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Rabbi Norman Lamm and His Crusade for the Jewish Home

Zev Eleff in Lehrhaus · 20 Dec 2017

Rabbi Norman Lamm, a prominent Orthodox Jewish leader, emphasized the importance of the Jewish family as a sanctuary and a stronghold of religious tradition in a rapidly changing postwar American culture.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

My Big Fat Jewish Wedding: Ep. 103

Unorthodox · 31 Aug 2017

In episode 103 of "My Big Fat Jewish Wedding," the podcast explores various aspects of Jewish weddings, featuring author Anita Diamant discussing her guide to planning Jewish celebrations, director Roberta Grossman explaining the cultural significance of the Hebrew folk song "Hava Nagila" at weddings, Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie's decision to leave the Conservative movement over interfaith weddings, Bat Sheva Marcus highlighting the importance of communication for a healthy sex life, and Jen Glantz sharing her perspective on turning bridesmaid duties into a profession.

0 Israel Culture

Thanksgivukah Extravaganza – Where American and Israeli Cultures Meet

Promised Podcast · 28 Nov 2013

Allison, Eilon, Don, and Noah explore the fusion of American and Israeli cultures in the context of Thanksgivukah, delving into topics such as the state of the Conservative Movement in America and Israel, the motivations of American settlers in the West Bank, and the experiences of American immigrants raising children in Israel.

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