Ron Wolfson, at The Blogs

Ron Wolfson

Dec 21, 2023, 7:36 PM

Why such an outpouring? Is it the story itself or is something else at play? As a professor of Jewish education, I hear from contacts all over the country that many Jewish people are afraid in ways different in magnitude...

Dec 2, 2023, 5:40 PM

‘Love, Ruhi’ – When War Comes to Israel, Relationships Matter

A friend calls and asks: “How are you processing the feelings of dread circulating in the Jewish community during this challenging time, both in Israel at war and across the diaspora confronting growing antisemitism?” My answer is one word:...

Nov 1, 2023, 6:01 PM

Seeing and Running – Parsashat Vayeira – First Steps in Building Relationships

I see that a revival of the rock opera Tommy is heading back to Broadway next year. The 1969 classic album by The Who is the story of a “deaf, dumb and blind kid” who becomes a pinball wizard...

Mar 31, 2020, 5:39 PM

With Clean Hands and Grateful Hearts

In a few days, Jews around the world will be celebrating the Passover Seder - the largest yearly gathering of Jewish families and guests, one of the most observed of all Jewish holidays. Only in this, the Year of...

About Me

Dr. Ron Wolfson is the Fingerhut Professor of Jewish Education, American Jewish University, author of Relational Judaism, The Spirituality of Welcoming, God’s To-Do List, The Seven Questions You're Asked in Heaven, the Art of Jewish Living series, co-author The Relational Judaism Handbook, Creating Sacred Communities, and Raising A+ Human Beings. Co-founder of Synagogue 3000 and President, Kripke Institute.