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George Altshuler

George Altshuler

George Altshuler is the rabbinic intern at Congregation Sherith Israel in San Francisco. He is on track to be ordained from Hebrew Union College in 2023. In 2012 and 2013, he worked as a calendar editor and staff writer in J.’s newsroom.

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the Fifth World Holocaust Forum at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial museum in Jerusalem, Jan. 23, 2020. (Photo/JTA-Yonatan Sindel-Flash90)
Posted inColumns

We have faced Amaleks like Putin forever, but with morality we can prevail

George Altshuler by George Altshuler September 9, 2022September 9, 2022

The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Ki Teitzei Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19 As the years go on, it becomes more and more clear […]

"The Numbering of the Israelites," engraving by Henri Félix Emmanuel Philippoteaux, mid-19th century
Posted inTorah

How to speak of God’s love in a hurting world? In a whisper.

George Altshuler by George Altshuler June 3, 2022June 2, 2022
the canopy of a tall tree, seen from below
Posted inReligion

The Jewish relationship with nature is mucky, but our ethical duty on climate change is on terra firma

George Altshuler by George Altshuler January 10, 2022
Thousands of Afghans rushed to Kabul's airport trying to flee the country as the Taliban seized power. (Photo/RNS-Wakil Kohsar-AFP via Getty Images)
Posted inOpinion

Haiti to Afghanistan to right here. Is there an antidote for all this hopelessness?

George Altshuler by George Altshuler August 23, 2021
A shack housing a family whose home in the village of Umm al-Khair was demolished by Israel, seen in 2012. (Photo/Wikimedia-Friends123 CC0)
Posted inOpinion

Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the kaleidoscope

George Altshuler by George Altshuler February 27, 2019
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Posted inJewish Life

Rethinking rituals: It’s no longer as simple as saying ‘I do’

George Altshuler by George Altshuler March 9, 2017March 13, 2017
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opinions | Coming out: My father is Jewish, but my mother isnt

George Altshuler by George Altshuler September 16, 2016December 29, 2016
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Rare images of pre-state Israel taken by invisible artist

George Altshuler by George Altshuler May 3, 2013December 29, 2016
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East Bay lawyer gets his yuks from cartooning, writing jokes

George Altshuler by George Altshuler May 3, 2013December 29, 2016
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Camps & Kids | Teen techies help older generation get comfy with computers

George Altshuler by George Altshuler April 26, 2013December 29, 2016

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