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A Lament for Justice

Posted on July 16, 2013July 16, 2013 by Anna DeWeese

I have seen a lot of responses to the recent verdict in the George Zimmerman trial. Many of the responses have expressed outrage, sadness, and a host of other emotions and opinions about this unfortun... Read More

Parashat Emor: Embodied Leadership and Its Discontents

Posted on April 30, 2013April 30, 2013 by Lauren Tuchman

In Parashat Emor (Leviticus 21-24), read this past week in synagogues around the world, we are introduced to the relatives for whom Kohanim (priests) are permitted to mourn, as well as a list of vario... Read More

Why A Crucifix Cannot Be A Secular Symbol

Posted on April 13, 2011April 13, 2011 by Joshua Ratner

Is a menorah no more than an ornate candelabra? Are Tibetan prayer beads little more than a bohemian bracelet? Is a crucifix just a symbol of secular Western values? Shockingly, in a recent decision, ... Read More