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Oct 1, 2024, 8:14 AM

Jewish Pride Reborn: A Rosh Hashanah Reflection

Hopeful Renewal: Young Jews Celebrating Identity Proudly

As we stand on the threshold of a new year, the reflective tone of Rosh Hashanah invites us to examine not only our personal lives but also the state of our community, our people, and our future. For me,...

Jan 25, 2024, 8:56 AM

Tu Bishvat: Planting Our Legacy

Tu Bishvat, the Jewish New Year for Trees, is a joyous celebration deeply rooted in Jewish tradition. Beyond being a moment to appreciate the beauty of nature, this holiday underscores the Jewish value of planting trees, emphasizing the mitzvah...

Dec 27, 2023, 5:29 AM

The Ruptured Pipeline of Conservative Judaism

In the ever-evolving landscape of Jewish identity and community, the recent closure of the Nativ College Leadership Program in Israel marks yet another fracture in the once robust pipeline that guided young Jews from adolescence into adulthood within the...

Dec 8, 2023, 12:13 AM

Illuminating Resilience in the Festival of Lights

Dear My Beloved Jewish Community, As we stand within hours of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, and the radiant glow of the Hanukkiah (the trademark nine-branched candelabrum of Hanukkah), I find myself compelled to address you with a plea...

Nov 14, 2023, 3:40 AM

Embracing Tradition: The Power of Daily Tefillin Wrapping

Dear Beloved Members of the Jewish Community, I write to you today with a heart brimming with love, respect, and a deep sense of shared heritage. Our connection to each other, our history, and our faith is a bond that...

Nov 1, 2020, 8:12 PM

A Millennial Yankee in Theodor Herzl’s Court (Unabridged)

Last week, I was supposed to be in Israel attending the 38th World Zionist Congress, as a young adult delegate on the Mercaz slate. However, as with every other conference held since March 2020, we met in cyberspace instead...

Jun 19, 2017, 7:27 PM

How to save Conservative Judaism in one simple step

For an untold number of years people have been fighting about why Conservative Judaism is dying, and how to stop hemorrhaging members to other movements and denominations. Yet the answer is actually quite simple, and not so surprisingly the...

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Rabbi Eric Leiderman is a Chicago-based educator and community builder. He is a dedicated advocate for vibrant, inclusive Jewish life, working to inspire the next generation through education, activism, and leadership.