Issue highlights:
To Have and to Hold — Rabbi Dr. Adam Chalom reflects on how the Torah was and is used in two humanistic Jewish Congregations.
Torah as Myth — Rabbi Jonathan Cohen shares an excerpt from the introduction to his upcoming book, Torah as Myth.
Women in the Bible — Rabbi Dr. Jodi Kornfeld introduces us to the women of the Bible and helps us to remember their stories.
Understanding Ancient Texts — Rabbi Jeffrey Falick suggests that what we are liable to think about the Bible “ain’t necessarily so.”
Jews for a Secular Democracy of Michigan — An exciting event on the Separation of Church and State consisting of a panel including an Orthodox, Conservative and Reform Rabbi, and moderated by Michigan Director Nomi Joyrich launches programming in Michigan.
Also, Community News, The Torah-less B Mitzvah by Isabel Kaplan of the City Congregation of New York, an excerpt from Rabbi Dr. Tzemah Yoreh’s book, Why Abraham Murdered Isaac, and more!