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Articles from the diverse voices of the Movement's rabbis.
Rise and Shine at Shemesh
Written by Rabbi David Mitchell Wednesday, 11 August 2010
Rabbi David Mitchell of Radlett and Bushey Reform Synagogue reflects on a special moment at one of RSY-Netzer's summer camps.
Hand Washing at the Cemetery
Written by Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain Wednesday, 11 August 2010
Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain of Maidenhead Synagogue addresses your questions. This week's question: 'When at a funeral recently, I noticed that some people washed their hands in a special basin when leaving the cemetery. Why is it customary to do so?'Two Hundred Years of Progressive Judaism
Written by Rabbi Dr. Michael Shire Monday, 19 July 2010
At the height of the JFS crisis, a letter appeared in the Jewish Chronicle that read as follows, ‘Dear Sir, In the light of the Progressive communities obsession with getting their children into JFS, let us ask ourselves what have they ever done for the Jewish community apart from including non-Jews in the synagogues and allowing ceremonies for gay people. What has Progressive Judaism ever done for us?Ask the Rabbi: Jewish Head Coverings
Written by Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain Monday, 19 July 2010
Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain of Maidenhead Synagogue addresses your questions. This week's question:Why do Jews cover their heads in synagogue?Page 20 of 33
