Tag: ritual
Traversing Tradition(s) – Diversity in American Judaism
We, American Jews, have a problem. We are often unwilling or unable to see the tremendous diversity of our own community. The truth is: Jews come in all shapes, sizes and colors. There are Jews of eve... Read More
First Fruits: A Theology of Privilege
Temple service once included the practice of bringing bikkurim to the temple—the first fruits that grow from the land of Israel, the land that the Holy One promised our ancestors. These bikkurim are... Read More
Parashat Kedoshim and the Admonitions of Amos
Amos is widely and popularly considered to be the social justice prophet. He unequivocally rejects the sacrificial cult of his day, considering service of God to be about justice, rather than about fu... Read More
Being Thankful Without Affirming Privilege
“Why do we fast, but you do not see? Why humble ourselves, but you do not notice?” Look, you serve your own interest on your fast day, and oppress all your workers. Look, you fast only to quarrel ... Read More
Interfaith Lessons Learned from a Witch Camp
Kukuo, in northern Ghana, is home to a camp for alleged witches. Women who have been accused of witchcraft come there looking for safety. They come looking because if they stay home they are in da... Read More