Category: Leadership
Lauren Tuchman Responds to Rabbi Greenberg
Rabbi Greenberg’s personal journey and initial struggles with dialogue resonate very deeply with me. I was moved and inspired not only by his evolving stance towards Christians, but also by the extr... Read More
Jason Kerr Responds to Rabbi Greenberg
Rabbi Greenberg’s essay charts two parallel religious journeys. The first is his own, in which he shifts from viewing Christianity as a vehicle for anti-Semitism to recognizing its potential as a so... Read More
In Dialogue with Renowned Rabbi, Irving “Yitz” Greenberg
Six Contributing Scholars from State of Formation took the opportunity to engage in dialogue with world-renowned rabbi, Irving “Yitz” Greenberg. In responding to his article, they drew out... Read More
JIRD co-Founders Highlighted by FSU’s Character Clearninghouse
This past issue of Character Clearinghouse featured highlight interviews with JIRD co-Founders, Joshua Stanton and Stephanie Varnon-Hughes. Said Stanton: “I see myself attempting to realize one ... Read More
Who Is A Jew? – Letter to a Potential Convert
My understanding of Jewish identity has changed over time, and has included ideas that touch on many of the views articulated in our texts: Jews are people who go to synagogue, Jews care about social ... Read More
Turning Boulders into Beaches
A beach is much more impressive when one realizes the time and energy that has gone into the deconstruction of big rocks in order to make billions of sand pebbles. When we stand on a beach, our toes s... Read More
The Evolution of Marriage
If Christians are to be honest with themselves and reckon with their own history, then they must remain open to the possibility that the meaning of marriage may evolve—just as it has always done.... Read More
Embodying Compassion: a Journey of Teamwork and Patience
The men and women moved slowly past the prostrate women in her eighties. She repeated a modified sun salutation and prayer for peace several times in the aisle, even as a dozen or so latecomers passed... Read More