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0 Gender/Identity Jewish Law

The rabbi who helped to crack Israel’s Orthodox glass ceiling

Jewish Chronicle · 16 Dec

Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy is an influential figure in advancing the role of women in Orthodox Judaism.

0 Culture Education

Gathering in our homes feels more important than ever

eJewishPhilanthropy · 22 Nov

Reflecting on the ancient Jewish mitzvah of Hachnasat Orchim, or welcoming guests, Faith Leener emphasizes the importance of hospitality in nurturing Jewish communities and connections.

0 Leadership Education

Focusing solely on scale and access won’t cultivate future Jewish leadership

eJewishPhilanthropy · 14 Nov

The modern Jewish community faces a leadership crisis, not due to lack of access to Jewish teachings, but because the focus has overly shifted to inclusivity and broad engagement at the expense of cultivating future leaders.

0 Education Communities

It’s time for a new spirit in American Reform Judaism

eJewishPhilanthropy · 24 Jun

Rabbi Leon Morris, in his address at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, stresses the need for a new approach in American Reform Judaism that emphasizes Jewish learning, community cohesion, and a reconnection to Jewish peoplehood.

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Wow, please, thank you: How I learned to pray on a walk in the woods

Tom Townsend in Forward · 1 Sep 2023

The author reflects on their experience of saying Kaddish for their father and the challenges of prayer.