Jewish Renewal

0 History Culture

Jewish Life Stories: The producer who brought us ‘Sleepless in Seattle’

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 13 Nov

Lynda Obst, a celebrated Hollywood producer known for iconic films like Sleepless in Seattle, passed away at age 74.

A rabbi dates a non-Jew in Netflix's 'Nobody Wants This.' Rabbis in interfaith relationships have thoughts.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 26 Sep

In Netflix's series 'Nobody Wants This,' Kristen Bell stars as a sex podcaster dating a rabbi, played by Adam Brody, an intriguing premise that mirrors real-life discussions around interfaith relationships in the Jewish community.

0 Politics Leadership

Deb Kolodny: Hopeful for the Democratic Agenda

Moment in Moment · 17 Sep

Deb Kolodny, a consultant and freelance rabbi affiliated with the Jewish Renewal movement, shares her optimism for a Kamala Harris presidency in a Moment Magazine interview.

0 Culture Leadership

Neshama Carlebach wants to be a singing rabbi—just like her father

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 17 Sep

Neshama Carlebach reflects on her journey from growing up as the daughter of the renowned Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach to embracing her own path as a singer and soon-to-be rabbi.

0 Holocaust History

Encountering Ghosts in Poland

Jennifer Wolf Kam in Hadassah · 2 Sep

The article "Encountering Ghosts in Poland" narrates a poignant journey undertaken by a group of Jewish women exploring historical Jewish sites in Poland, particularly Kazimierz and Majdanek.

0 Philosophy Politics

Romancing the Exile

Daniel B. Schwartz in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jul

Shaul Magid, a prominent scholar of Hasidism and Jewish thought, shares his personal journey from a secular Long Island upbringing to embracing religious Zionism in Israel, eventually transitioning to a progressive Jewish intellectual in the United States.

0 Politics Communities

Jaclyn Best: Walking on Eggshells Over Palestine

Moment in Moment · 17 Apr

Jaclyn Best, a 32-year-old synagogue administrator from Boulder, CO, and a Renewal Jew, shares her struggles navigating discussions around Israel and Palestine within the American Jewish community.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Deb Kolodny: Recognizing a Climate Catastrophe

Moment in Moment · 16 Apr

Deb Kolodny, a consultant and freelance rabbi, emphasizes the urgent need to address not only climate change but also the concept of climate refugees in Western Massachusetts.

0 Communities Politics

What losing Tikkun means to me — and to the rest of the Jewish world

Jo Ellen Green Kaiser in Forward · 15 Apr

The article reflects on the closure of Tikkun magazine, founded by Michael Lerner, and its impact on the author and the broader Jewish community.

0 Holidays Torah

Even our biblical ancestors sometimes got it wrong

Jewish Chronicle · 15 Sep 2023

The text explores the narratives of Sarah, Hagar, Abraham, and Isaac in the Torah, particularly focusing on the exile of Ishmael and Hagar and the binding of Isaac.

0 Gender/Identity Communities

My Nonbinary Journey

JB Levine in Tablet · 24 Jun 2020

The article "My Nonbinary Journey" chronicles the author's personal path to understanding and embracing their nonbinary identity.

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Who Owns the Black Hat?

Shaul Magid in Tablet · 14 Jan 2020

The discussion revolves around the academic study of Hasidism, focusing on a shift towards conservative interpretations known as neo-Haredim, challenging the more radical neo-Hasidic perspective.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

The Development of Neo-Hasidism: Echoes and Repercussions Part IV: Arthur Green and Conclusion

Ariel Evan Mayse in Lehrhaus · 11 Feb 2019

Rabbi Arthur Green, a liberal theologian and scholar of Jewish mysticism, has played a significant role in the development of Neo-Hasidism.

0 Communities Culture

Jews Across America: Ep. 142

Unorthodox · 4 Jul 2018

This episode honors July 4th by exploring the diverse tapestry of American Jewish life, extending beyond traditional urban centers like New York.

0 Literature History

Russian renaissance: Jewish renewal in post-Soviet Russia

Tel Aviv Review · 17 Feb 2017

Dr. Simon Parizhsky, a Jewish literature scholar in Moscow, challenges misconceptions about the Soviet era and the post-Communist period regarding Jewish renewal in Russia.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Can Jewish Renewal Keep Its Groove On?

Rachel Delia Benaim and Yitzhak Bronstein in Tablet · 22 Jan 2016

Jewish Renewal, epitomized by Romemu congregations led by Rabbi David Ingber, is a blend of energetic prayer, mystical traditions, and interfaith cooperation typical of the Jewish Renewal movement.

0 Gender/Identity Communities

“Why Bother?” A Rejoinder

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 29 Aug 2013

In his response to Allan Arkush's review of Shaul Magid's book "American Post-Judaism," Arkush questions the motivation behind redesigning Judaism, pointing out that Magid's approach seems to stem from a personal preference rather than duty or compelling reasoning.

0 Communities Education

Prospects for American Judaism

Lance J. Sussman in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

American Judaism in America, especially non-Orthodox movements like Reform and Conservative, has seen a significant decline over the past few decades, with decreased enrollment in religious education programs, dwindling synagogue affiliations, and declining philanthropic support.

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