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Online Learning this July with JewsByChoice.org & Rabbi Juan Mejía – The Ethics of the Rambam
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Latest JBC Talk Episodes
JBC Talk: Ep 3: Making Prayer Real Part 1 – An Interview With Rabbi Mike Comins
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JBC Talk Ep 2 Part 2: Rabbis 101- An Interview With Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
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JBC Talk Ep 2 Part 1: Observance & Going Along to Get Along
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Latest Feature Articles
How Can We Raise Awareness in the Jewish Community for the Unique Issues Facing Jews-by-Choice?
Editors Note: The following is a guest post by friend and supporter of JewsByChoice.org: Paul Golin, Associate Executive Director of the Jewish Outreach Institute. I recently posted an essay on the Huffington Post about the complicated relationship between intermarriage and Jewish conversion. In … [Read More…]
Turning Aside: Rambam’s Test
Is My Theology Truly Jewish (Or Jewish Enough)? Liberal Jewish denominations officially reject the Orthodox contention that, in order to be a good Jew, one must embrace a traditional cosmology and accept the whole of halacha. Nevertheless, I think it incumbent upon liberal gerim to take … [Read More…]
Doing Jewish: More Than Faith
D’var Torah for Parashat Mishpatim 24th of Sh’vat, 5771 Although this parashah is called “Mishpatim”, “laws” in Hebrew, and lists lots of mitzvot, I want to focus not on the laws, but on two verses found toward the end of the parashah which are very similar and which reminded me of a … [Read More…]
Rabbi Chaya: My journey to Judaism
My journey to Judaism began when I was 16 years old. At that time, I was a practicing Methodist and I was very involved in my church. I was a member of the youth group and the choir, attended Sunday school and worship services every week, and volunteered to work every fundraiser. One of the songs … [Read More…]
Book Review: Making Prayer Real by Rabbi Mike Comins
I recently read Rabbi Mike Comins’ Making Prayer Real: Leading Jewish Spiritual Voices on Why Prayer is Difficult and What to Do about It (published by Jewish Lights). I recommend the book highly. Rabbi Comins comes at things from a perspective that resonates with me. He has been deeply involved in … [Read More…]
Upcoming Events
Online Learning this July with JewsByChoice.org & Rabbi Juan Mejía – The Ethics of the Rambam
I’m very happy to announce that this July JewsByChoice.org will be offering our first online learning opportunity for members of our community! This is uncharted territory for us, but I’m confident that we can make this a fun and successful event. THE ETHICS OF THE RAMBAM: Rambam´s introduction to his commentary … [Read More…]
Judaism By Choice Chanukah Party – December 4th in LA
Rabbi Neal Weinberg of Judaism by Choice sent me an email this week with the following invitation and asked if I could pass it along. Looks like it might be fun, so if you are in LA and and looking to add a little Chanukah Oneg to your life, maybe check it out. I’m not 100% sure that I can make it but I’d like to if … [Read More…]
MA’OR/IKAR of Judaism Open Hevruta Learning in LA
If you are in the Los Angeles area, I totally recommend checking out Ma’or. Tamara and I have been regulars for over a year and we both really enjoy it. They put together great (and I should add FREE) learning events, which are also a nice way to meet new people. I’m actually in the process of trying to get Rabbi Scott … [Read More…]
Miller Intro to Judaism Shabbaton Nov 5th in LA
I will be participating in a JBC discussion panel on the topic of “BECOMING JEWISH AND LIVING IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY”. The event is being held at the American Jewish University (AJU) as part of their Miller Introduction to Judaism Program. This event is open to the public, so if you are looking for some Shabbos oneg … [Read More…]
Judaism By Choice – Israel Trip 2010
I found out about this last weekend and thought it was a great opportunity for any JBC’s interested in visiting Israel. From what I understand this trip is open to all JBC’s and their families, regardless of location. I am in the process of scheduling an interview with rabbi Weinberg, so stay tuned! Join … [Read More…]
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