At this time of the year, Jews around the world begin preparation for the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. But the tradition teaches that it is really a universal day, one that celebrates the creation of all humanity. It is a day of reflection during which the...

Even those with a passing knowledge of biblical history can tell you that the upcoming holiday of Passover is about the liberation of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. However, what is far less known is that the Jews adjustment to being a free people wasn't so easy. Indeed, it...

In November, the American public will, once again, have the awesome responsibility of choosing who will lead the world's most powerful nation. The candidates' party affiliation, experience and stance on the issues are, of course, among the key factors to be taken into account in making our decision. But what...

Because of the talent and popularity of Andrew Lloyd Webber, the biblical story of Joseph and his brothers is familiar to many. Far less familiar (at least to those whose only reference is "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat") is the fact that when Joseph's brothers leave him to journey...

A rabbi, a minister, and an imam meet together for a year and something amazing happens...

In June of 2010, the three of us, Rev. Jerry Campbell, Imam Jihad Turk and Rabbi Mel Gottlieb, announced an agreement for our respective institutions to co-create the world's first inter-religious university --...