How the Bible anticipated Israel’s fight over the judiciary
by Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — For those following the judicial reform crisis in Israel, this week’s Torah portion is almost too on the nose. For…
Religion
OU Synagogue initiative creates support network for rabbis of small and midsize communities
(AJNews) – For rabbis of small to midsize Orthodox communities in cities like Edmonton, and San Antonio, Texas, professional life can feel lonely. “As the…
From the Sources by Eliezer Segal: Weasels, wells and wedding worries
By Eliezer Segal (AJNews) – It is important to be trustworthy, taught Rabbi Ammi in the Talmud. “How do we learn this? From the weasel…
Anglican Church of Canada finalizes decision to replace ‘For the Conversion of the Jews’ prayer
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — The Anglican Church of Canada has voted to remove from its prayer books a prayer calling for the conversion of…
The Jewish calendar reminds us where we’ve been — and what’s next
by Rabbi Adina Allen (My Jewish Learning via JTA) — The Shavuot holiday that we observed last month commemorates two different kinds of harvests. Originally…