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June 15, 2022
Reflections on Queer Jewish Identity: Ruth Gresser and Barbara Johnson
In honor of Pride Month, we spoke with Central members Ruth Gresser and Barbara Johnson about their experiences in Jewish spaces, their reflections on queer Jewish identity, and more.
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Reflections on Jewish American Identity: Loretta Kendle
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we spoke with Co-Chair of Central's Jews of Color Core Group Loretta Kendle about what Jewish American identity means to her.
Read MoreMay 27, 2022
Reflections on Jewish American Identity: David Kleinhandler
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we spoke to Central Board Member David Kleinhandler about what Jewish American identity means to him.
Read MoreMay 13, 2022
Releasing Debt this Shmita Year
“Shmita” – the Hebrew word for “release” – is the final year of a seven-year agricultural cycle outlined in ancient Jewish texts. Shmita was a time for rest and restoration during which our biblical texts mandated that the earth lie fallow.
Read MoreMay 12, 2022 | Messages From Leadership | Repairing the World
A Message From Your Clergy: The Jewish Lens on Abortion Rights
We read the Supreme Court’s leaked opinion re: Roe v. Wade with deep concern last week. While the anti-abortion position is often framed as a religious imperative to preserve life, that interpretation is incomplete to the point of inaccurate, especially when it comes to Jewish tradition.
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