Central Conference of American Rabbis
Reform Jews support ‘just’ war in Gaza but call for two-state solution
By Yonat Shimron — January 31, 2024
(RNS) — The statement is an attempt to thread the needle. It conveys resolute support for Israel while at the same time criticizing some Israeli proposals for the war's aftermath.
Is it time to reform Reform Judaism?
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 20, 2023
Whatever Jewish movement you are part of, make it better. That is what more than two hundred Reform leaders are prepared to do.
Women have been rabbis for 50 years. It’s time the rabbinate became safe for us.
By Mary Zamore — June 7, 2022
(RNS) — We have recommended that employees of all genders receive robust paid family and medical leave, that congregations uphold strong gender equity policies and adopt comprehensive ethics policies to ensure that every person is treasured and respected.
Chicago rabbi is out months after hostile workplace investigation
By Yonat Shimron — May 11, 2022
(RNS) — Three months ago, Rabbi Seth Limmer returned to the Chicago Sinai Congregation after a leave of absence during which he was investigated for creating a hostile workplace culture.
After #MeToo, hostile workplace complaints prompt synagogues to investigate rabbis
By Yonat Shimron — March 2, 2022
(RNS) — Chicago Sinai Congregation and at least two other synagogues have recently put their rabbis on leave while they investigate allegations of abuse of power.
Investigator calls on Reform movement’s rabbinical group to update ethics code
By Yonat Shimron — December 22, 2021
(RNS) — The report for the Central Conference of American Rabbis asks that sections of its code related to violations involving minors be expanded and notifications be made public.
As Reform Jews investigate themselves, a reckoning over sexual abuse grows
By Yonat Shimron — October 15, 2021
(RNS) — Multiple investigations, which will look at both historic and more recent instances of sex abuse, signal a desire for a new level of ethical accountability on sexual misconduct and gender discrimination.
The best religion books of 2020
By Jeffrey Salkin — December 23, 2020
Biblio-therapy for the ill at ease. That means -- all of us.
Spike Lee’s ‘BlacKkKlansman’ could foster new black-Jewish ties
By Jeffrey Salkin — August 12, 2018
(RNS) — Blacks and Jews. The enduring intersectionality. Thank you for reminding us, Spike Lee.
Why the rabbis ‘dissed’ Trump
By Jeffrey Salkin — August 24, 2017
(RNS) — If rabbis are angry with Trump, blame the Bible.
In ‘turbulent times,’ 500 rabbis look for ways to resist and cope
By Lauren Markoe — March 20, 2017
(RNS) In his first few weeks in office, President Trump administration has given progressive-minded rabbis much to resist and counter, and it's exhausting, said one rabbi attending the Central Council of American Rabbis meeting in Atlanta.
Rabbis shave heads for a cause
By Michele Chabin — April 2, 2014
(RNS) Rabbi Phyllis Sommer, who has chronicled her son’s illness and her family’s struggle after his death, said the event, in which 54 rabbis shaved their heads, resonates deeply with Jewish values.
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