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Conservative Judaism

Renee Godinez had her son pour spring water on her to symbolize immersing in a mikvah. (Photo/JTA-Courtesy Godinez)
Posted inReligion

Converting to Judaism during the pandemic: delay — or get creative?

Josefin Dolsten by Josefin Dolsten and JTA May 11, 2020
Purim meal hosted by Robyn Monroe in 2017 (fourth from left, in striped scarf)
Posted inJewish Life

Flying rabbi bridges gap for young Conservative Jews

by Sue Fishkoff May 23, 2018May 23, 2018
Delegates to the URJ 2017 biennial in Boston included 6,000 Reform Jews from 500 congregations.
 (Photo/Courtesy Union for Reform Judaism)
Posted inOpinion

It’s time to rethink liberal Judaism. Here’s my plan.

Steven Windmueller by Steven Windmueller January 19, 2018January 18, 2018
The menu of the original Trefa Banquet (Photo/Courtesy American Jewish Archives)
Posted inUncategorized

What really happened at the original Trefa Banquet?

Jonathan D. Sarna by Jonathan D. Sarna January 16, 2018January 17, 2018
Posted inNews

Jewish camp apologizes for flying Palestinian flag

by JTA July 31, 2017March 19, 2018
construction workers and students march, some holding signs from the Workmen's Circle
Posted inUncategorized, U.S.

Labor protest says Conservative seminary violating its own ethical standards with building project

Ben Sales by Ben Sales May 1, 2017March 19, 2018
picture of Dawn says "mixed & matched: advice from dawn kepler
Posted inColumns, Mixed & Matched, Jewish Life

I’m tired of being judged on the ‘right way’ to be Jewish

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler April 25, 2017April 26, 2017
brightly colored stained glass of ten commandments
Posted inBay Area, News

Bay Area Conservative synagogues ahead of curve on accepting non-Jewish members

by Rob Gloster March 7, 2017March 9, 2017

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