The day before Shavuot, Rabbi Joshua Rabin challenges us to think about how Megillat Ruth inspires us to learn how to navigate polarities in the Jewish community, particularly regarding intermarriage.
"Redemption does not come from extremism; redemption comes from harmony and balance, the values that allow us to live with tension and thrive within it."
Read Rabbi Rabin's The Times of Israel's blog post, "Community, Covenant, and Polarity Management."
Rabbi Robin Foonberg, Executive Director of JEA and the Education Specialist for USCJ, writes about fostering a sense of belonging to Judaism in our schools.
Rabbi Ashira Konigsburg, USCJ's Chief Program Officer, reflects on what it means to accept the Torah as the Jewish People.
Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal's reflections on being in Israel for the Special Zionist Congress's celebration of Israel at 75.
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