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Looking Forward How one of America’s most prominent rabbis got on the path to the pulpit
In a new book, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove meditates on what it means to be Jewish in "such a time as this"
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News Biden and his rabbi were both set to retire. But one has opted for a new job.
Rabbi Michael Beals, who is starting a new job at a Delaware congregation, said he hopes to play a key role in documenting Biden’s legacy
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Film & TV Why the hot rabbi is having a moment (again)
Adam Brody is set to play a religious leader with sex appeal — he isn’t the first
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Culture A rabbi shares what he’s learned speaking with people in their final moments of life
Exploring the final moments before death is a reminder of what really matters in life
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Film & TV When Bob Newhart was my rabbi — and I was his
I'm a rabbi and stand-up comic. Newhart, a practicing Catholic, was my inspiration
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Looking Forward Biden’s rabbi and I debate whether it’s time for the president to step aside
Jewish text reminds us there's a time to lead, and a time to pass the torch.
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Looking Forward Welcoming ‘Sabbath Queen,’ a new documentary about a rabbi who breaks all boundaries
Filmed over 21 years, 'Sabbath Queen' explores modern Jewish boundaries through the lens of a 38th generation rabbi
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Opinion Anti-Zionism forced us to withdraw from Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
RRC fosters a culture of intimidation that dissuades students from expressing any positive connection to Israel
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News Your complete guide to Trump’s Jewish advisers and pro-Israel cabinet
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Fast Forward Why neo-Nazis marched in Ohio this weekend, and almost every weekend in the US
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Fast Forward Trump AG nominee Matt Gaetz has left a trail of antisemitic comments
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Opinion The group behind Project 2025 has a plan to protect Jews. It will do the opposite.
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News What Mike Huckabee’s ‘Kids Guide to Israel’ says about his views
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Opinion I’m a rabbi in Columbus. Here’s my answer to the neo-Nazis
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BINTEL BRIEF My classmate won’t shut up about Israel and is spreading antisemitic conspiracies. What do I do?
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Opinion The International Criminal Court wants to arrest Netanyahu. Its own legitimacy is on the line.
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