What We’re Thankful For These Days: The Clal Faculty Responds

Our willingness to be surprised in positive ways is especially critical when we may feel at least as surprised in negative ways. 

Joy and Grief

Embracing joy even while experiencing grief

What Judaism and Oprah Teach Us About Happiness, Even During War

Given the state of the world and Israel’s ongoing war with Hamas, can we expect to be happy?

Rabbi Joshua Stanton reflects from Israel

American Jewry needs pluralism now more than ever.

The Passing of Poet Louise Gluck

Reflections on the passing of esteemed poet Louise Gluck

“Go To Yourself…”

Going can be a way of coming back…

Interview With A Creator Of The Documentary Code Name: Ayalon

Interview with Editor, Associate Producer and Composer Rodney Whittenberg

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

Noah’s Dilemmas And Ours: Lessons For The War Against Hamas

Did Noah make the right decision?

Gaza War

The war in Israel and Gaza is a horrific fact.  Events unfolding along Israel’s northern border threaten to expand that … Continue Reading

What We’re Thankful For These Days: The Clal Faculty Responds

Our willingness to be surprised in positive ways is especially critical when we may feel at least as surprised in negative ways. 

Rabbi Joshua Stanton reflects from Israel

American Jewry needs pluralism now more than ever.