Last month, I attended the CCAR (Central Conference of American Rabbis) Annual Convention. Rabbis from all over the Americas and Israel gathered to explore the...more
Passover for a Reform Jew In many ways, the observance of Passover helps to define the “Jewishness” of a Jewish home. The preparations and participation...more
Fri, September 28, 2012 On July 4th, Gary and I celebrated our 36th anniversary, our nation celebrated its 236th birthday, our new grandson, Micah Ariel...more
“Jersey” Jews by Rabbi Amy R. Perlin, D.D. Shabbat Nitzvavim 9/14/12 Last Shabbat of 5772 (congregants were invited to wear their team’s jersey. I wore...more
Tue, September 4, 2012 In a recent conversation with a colleague, I learned that a survey of 25 congregations, by the American Jewish Archives, resulted...more