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Text of prayers for sex-change process

The Union for Reform Judaism this week released the second edition of Kulanu, the organization’s 500-page resource manual for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender inclusion. The guide includes two blessings authored by Rabbi Elliot Kukla for transitioning genders: Blessed are You, Eternal One our God, Ruler of time and space, the Transforming One to those […]

Bronfman salon asks: Why be Jewish?

What can be expected when three dozen Jewish intellectuals are put in a swank ski resort for 48 hours and let loose on the question “Why be Jewish?” The answer: a rambling, if well-intentioned conversation.

Museum opens doors to Bergson

This week’s decision by the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to reference a controversial band of Jewish activists in its permanent exhibition is raising concern among some scholars over the role of outside pressure on the institution.

Flap over scholar’s article misses point

Jewish-oriented charter school to open

Steinhardt promises changes at foundation

A Lamentation on Tisha B’Av

Fighting breast cancer battle in ex-Soviet lands

Jewish priests get together

Hanging out with Hadassah men

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