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Conservative rabbis open doors to gays, sort of

Ben Harris December 5, 2006

With the endorsement Wednesday of three conflicting teshuvot, or halachic responsa, by the movement\’s Committee on Jewish Law and Standards — two upholding the longstanding ban on homosexuality and one permitting ordination of gay rabbis and commitment ceremonies — it\’s likely that other rabbis will now begin performing such ceremonies, comfortable in the knowledge that they enjoy halachic sanction from the movement\’s highest legal body.

Same-sex unions roil Jews in former Soviet Union

Vladimir Matveyev October 12, 2006

The resignation of a longtime leader of one of the largest Reform congregations in Ukraine has thrown the spotlight on a bitter controversy over homosexuality within the post-Soviet Reform movement.

Jamie McCourt Proves She’s an Artful Dodger President

Robert David Jaffee July 19, 2006

Especially during the McCourts\’ first year of ownership, the Times sports section for the most part depicted Jamie and Frank McCourt, the latter known by Simers as the parking lot attendant, as carpetbaggers who have little interest in or knowledge of Los Angeles, social climbers who lack the financial resources to run the team and public relations novices.

New U.S. Stamps Honor Friends of Jews, Israel

Michael Berenbaum July 6, 2006

On May 30, the United States Postal Service issued a series of new stamps honoring six career State Department diplomats who earned the gratitude of this nation for taking \”risks to advance humanitarianism…[and] peace,\” even if their actions put themselves \”in harm\’s way.\”

Visit to Ethiopia Changes His Life

Marc Ballon May 25, 2006

\”John has given real leadership to the issue of Ethiopian Jewry,\” said Barry Shrage, president of the Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston, who earlier this year went to Ethiopia with Fishel and 100 American Jewish federation members. \”He\’s always been the first one to speak up and stir the conscience of the federation movement.\”

Choice of Seminary Leader a Bold Move

Dr. Michael Berenbaum April 13, 2006

Arnold Eisen is a distinguished scholar of modern Jewish thought and an insightful student of the American Jewish community. His work, \”The Jew Within,\” written jointly with Steven Cohen, explores the identity of marginally affiliated contemporary Jews and illustrates the crisis that institutional liberal Judaism has in maintaining the allegiance of a new generation of American Jews.

Eco-Friendly Parties Mix Mitzvah, Simcha

Pearl Salkin April 13, 2006

Selecting an environmental mitzvah project is a good starting point. But consider adding eco-friendly substitutes for white plastic tableware, Styrofoam centerpieces, Mylar balloons and elaborate banners. Are your invitations printed on recycled paper with soy-based inks?

Competing Moments of Truth on Schools

Howard Blume April 9, 2006

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa\’s first state-of-the-city speech is likely to put bone and muscle on his school takeover pitch which, up till now, nearly a year into his term, has been theoretical and short on specifics. If Villaraigosa delivers what people all over town have been waiting for, a slew of interest groups will know where they stand and will begin to respond accordingly.

Big Sunday Gets Big Boost From City

Naomi Glauberman February 16, 2006

Corporate, private and organizational donors underwrite the day, including Temple Israel. The budget this year is $450,000. The city\’s participation will include providing security, busing and street closures. Additional donors are both welcomed and needed, Levinson said.

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