Judaism is always ‘tikkun olam’—and more
Jewish Telegraph Agency (JTA) I have no patience for survival Judaism. Whenever I hear someone talk about what Jews must do in order to “survive,” I head for the door....
Read MoreAt the Wall, which side is the right one? The Kotel belongs to the entire Jewish people
Jewish Telegraph Agency (JTA) I am saddened and dismayed by recent events at the Western Wall. These events are a tragedy–a blow to the State of Israel and to the...
Read MoreAn Appeal to My Muslim Friends
The Jewish Daily Forward This is, I know, a time of great uncertainty in large stretches of the Muslim world. The Middle East is in turmoil. Dictators have been...
Read MoreRabbi Yoffie’s Legacy: ‘Old Ideas’ for Reform Judaism
The Jewish Daily Forward In announcing that he will retire from the presidency of the Union for Reform Judaism in two years, Rabbi Eric Yoffie said that he aimed to...
Read MoreIsrael's Real Crisis: Education
The Jewish Week The State of Israel’s most significant long-term problem is not the security situation or the absence of peace. It is not even the looming threat...
Read MoreOn Gaza, Sense and Centrism
The Jewish Daily Forward Wars sicken me, even wars that I support. I support Israel’s offensive in Gaza, but watching it on TV — the images of bombed-out buildings,...
Read MoreAbout Eric Yoffie
Rabbi Eric Yoffie is a writer, lecturer, and internationally-known religious leader. A bold, compelling, and inspiring speaker, he has presented at the World Economic Forum in Davos and has appeared on Fox news, CNN, and many other news outlets. He writes regularly for Time, The Huffington Post, The Jerusalem Post and the Israeli daily Haaretz. He speaks on a wide-range of topics.
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What Five Books Should You Read To Be An Educated Jew?
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