Longform
United in Difference
In this week’s Torah portion, Parshat Pikudei (Exodus 38:21 – 40:38), we read of different tribes as key identifiers for Betzalel, the leading builder of the Tabernacle, as … Continue Reading
The “Wisdom of the Heart” Can Overcome “AI Gibberish”
Can artificial intelligence be artistically creative? While we might want to celebrate our human uniqueness and say, “Of course not!” … Continue Reading
Trapped by Trauma: Transcending the Dragon’s Gaze
The following is a long-form piece by Clal’s President Emeritus, Rabbi Irwin Kula, on the Israel-Hamas-Gaza tragedy. Irwin decided that … Continue Reading
The Pain of Being “Jewish and…”
Over the past 10 days, I’ve had the honor of facilitating heart-opening and sometimes very painful conversations among a number … Continue Reading