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I will be happy to discuss questions about the beliefs and practices of the Jewish people and faith, including but not limited to Reform Judaism.
I am a rabbi with twenty-three years of experience. I was raised in the Reform Movement. I am a Reconstructionist rabbi.
| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Miriam | 05/21/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. |
| Nicole | 01/09/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jeff | 12/14/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Rabbi, Thank you so much. We would ..... |
| Miriam Young | 03/06/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | This was indeed a rounded and ..... |
| Alva | 10/15/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | A little incomplete, but usable. Thank you ..... |
Dear Miriam, You haven't told me how old you are, and I think it makes a difference. Your questions really is not about Judaism, and Judaism is my field of expertise. Your question is about an issue
Dear Benna, Several colleagues of mine have suggested that you might wish to contact the World Union for Progressive Judaism. They are the umbrella organization serving Reform and Reconstructionist
Dear Lauren, There are no rules about Hebrew names. Sephardi Jews have the custom of naming babies in honor of living relatives of other people who deserve to be honored. Ashkenazi Jews have the custom
Dear Nicole, I would prefer to ask why some Jews do believe in those things. Reform and Reconstructionist Jews attempt to believe only in things that have some grounds in rationalism. If something seems
Dear Jeff, THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND COMMENTS. THE HEBREW FOR MIRIAM IS MIRYAM, WITH THE ACCENT ON THE LAST SYLLABLE. THE RABBI WHO YOU CHOOSE FOR THE NAMING WILL KNOW HOW TO PRONOUNCE BOTH THESE NAMES
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