Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Monday 23 February 2015

The Jewish Daily Forward
The Jewish Daily Forward
February 23, 2015
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You Don't Always Have to Pick Judaism Over Another Religion
You Don't Always Have to Pick Judaism Over Another Religion
BY JAY MICHAELSON
Other religions offer spiritual practices that Judaism lacks — so why not adopt multiple traditions simultaneously? Jay Michaelson argues that being a hybrid Jew is an opportunity, not a problem.
Time To Get Over Our Non-Orthodox Inferiority Complex
BY AMRAM ALTZMAN
Why do so many less observant Jews secretly think they’re inferior to their Orthodox brethren? Amram Altzman, who once tried to pass as non-Orthodox, has some ideas.
Lawyer for Little Ones
BY JESSICA BELLE WEISS
Why would a group of young British Jews want to hire a West Bank lawyer? Jessica Belle Weiss explains that someone needs to make sure Palestinian kids get a fair trial in military court.
Walking While Jewish
BY ANNE COHEN
An Israeli journalist who walked around Paris for hours while wearing a kippah documented multiple threats and insults hurled in his direction. But is his experience representative?
Why I Changed My Mind
BY PHILIP SCHEIM
Nearly a decade after vocally opposing same-sex commitment ceremonies, Conservative rabbi Philip Scheim officiated at one. It ended up being the highlight of his career.
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