(RNS) — There is a wonderful quip in the Talmud: “Ever since the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, prophecy has been taken from prophets, and given to fools and children.” Well, not entirely. Consider the late Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg, one of American Judaism’s most erudite leaders. He was one […]
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(RNS) — A professor and learners at Harvard Kennedy School are joining forces with popular Christian and Jewish organizations to create a religion-based blueprint to advance the probability of reparations for African Americans. The Nationwide Council of Church buildings and the Religious Motion Center of Reform Judaism have come to […]
(RNS) — I keep in mind a dialogue I had, several years in the past, with a faithful member of my synagogue. The subject matter turned to interreligious affairs, and my congregant explained: “Jews never feel in Jesus Christians do. What is the massive deal?” I politely instructed to him […]