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Conservative Judaism’s rebranding effort could signal a sea change

Conservative Judaism has always had something akin to middle-child syndrome: squeezed on both sides by the Orthodox and Reform movements. But lately, its identity crisis has become acute. This week, the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) — an umbrella body that represents Conservative congregations across North America—is set to

Faith

Orthodox rabbis’ statement calls Christianity part of God’s plan

(RNS) — A statement by a group of Orthodox rabbis calls Christianity part of a divine plan in which God would have Jews and Christians work together to redeem the world. Although signed so far by 28 rabbis mostly from the more liberal wing of the most traditional branch of Judaism,

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Preserving tradition, spirituality at Jewish day schools

WATERTOWN – The Thursday before the Jewish New Year, the Kindergarten class at JCDS, Boston's Jewish Community Day School buzzed with students creating cards, learning songs and readying for one of the most joyous days of their year. "Who can find me something in this room that I

montana

Roving Rabbis on a Kosher mission

Written by Matt Volz HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Two young Orthodox rabbis have traded their studies in Brooklyn for the back roads of Montana, where they are teaching the far-flung faithful how to keep kosher in Big Sky Country.