Ora Horn Prouser, at The Blogs

Sep 8, 2024, 6:45 PM

No Pipe Dream: Is There Really a Clergy Shortage?

While we are living in tumultuous difficult times, it's also good to write and read about messages of hope for the Jewish community. Many of us have read articles, listened to podcasts, and heard heated discussions about the dearth...

Nov 27, 2023, 12:14 AM

What have we learned – from Ezekiel and from our experiences

We are all still reeling from the events of October 7. The prophet Ezekiel anticipated our emotional turmoil. In Ezekiel 24:16 the prophet is told by God that “the delight of his eyes”, his wife, is going to die...

About Me

Dr. Ora Horn Prouser is the CEO and Academic Dean at The Academy for Jewish Religion. She has worked with educational institutions to develop Bible curricula and pedagogy. Her book, Esau’s Blessing: How the Bible Embraces Those with Special Needs was recognized as a National Jewish Book Council finalist. Her more recent book, Under One Tent: Circus, Judaism, and Bible breaks new ground in the use of movement and circus arts in studying biblical text.