Men and Judaism

ByRabbi Jason Miller November 4, 2003

I facilitated a “Torah on Tap” session tonight for Agudath Israel. Over 20 guys came out to discuss men’s roles in the synagogue today. “Where Have All the Men Gone” was the topic and we discussed how the feminist movement and egalitarianism, while positive, have contributed to men turning away from synagogue activities.

The evening was sponsored by the Sloppy Joe group, which was an interesting side note. The Sloppy Joe group, a men’s poker and dinner club, began a number of years ago when a women’s Rosh Chodesh group started at the synagogue. A photographer was there to take pictures for an upcoming article on Torah on Tap (Jewish) and Theology on Tap (Christian) to be published in New Jersey Monthly Magazine.

Education | Torah

Jewish Learning Opportunities During the Omer
ByRabbi Jason Miller April 11, 2013April 5, 2015

It is customary to study Jewish texts – mostly commonly Pirkei Avot – during the period of time between Passover and Shavuot. Many take the opportunity to occupy themselves with Torah study in the late Shabbat afternoons when the days are longer. The sages believed it was a worthwhile practice and would keep people focused…

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America | American Jews | Charity | Detroit | Holidays | Jewish | Materialism | Rabbis | Social Justice | Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is Part of the Jewish Experience
ByRabbi Jason Miller November 24, 2011

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It is certainly my favorite secular holiday. I love waking up on Thanksgiving morning knowing that it will be a relaxing day spent with family and friends. I will contemplate all the things for which I am thankful, including being an American. This week one of my children asked…

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9/11 | Forgiveness | Holidays | Jewish | Rabbis | Terrorism

Rabbi Jack Moline on 9/11 Forgiveness
ByRabbi Jason Miller September 9, 2011

As the tenth anniversary of 9/11 approaches, commemorations are taking place everywhere. People are discussing how life would be different today had 9/11 never occurred. We are all reflecting on where we were that day and how it changed us. Memorials to honor the dead will take place all over the world. However, there is…

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Detroit | Jewish | JTS | Michigan | Politics | Reconstructionist Judaism

Honorable Menschen: Michigan’s Levin Brothers
ByRabbi Jason Miller March 5, 2010

While living in New Jersey during rabbinical school, I attended a benefit dinner for the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) in which Senator Jon Corzine was honored. Prior to the event, questions were raised as to whether it was wise of JTS to honor a politician while he was serving in office. Honoring Corzine, the former…

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Babies | Bris | Conservative Judaism | Controversy | Germany | Health | Jewish | Jewish Law | Life | Medicine | News | Ritual Circumcision

Being Honest About Ritual Circumcision
ByRabbi Jason Miller June 29, 2012April 5, 2015

I don’t get squeamish watching a bris take place. And I’ve seen my fair share. However, I have been getting squeamish lately over the many news items concerning the legality and morality of ritual circumcision, a required Jewish life-cycle event for thousands of years. When discussing brit milah (Jewish ritual circumcision), I believe it is…

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Basketball | Sports | Torah

Name Changes
ByRabbi Jason Miller February 5, 2010

Cross posted at Kaplan’s Korner (New Jersey Jewish News) Some sports teams have Native American nicknames that many find to be offensive. Teams like the Chicago Blackhawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, and Golden State Warriors have chosen to keep their names despite protests from the Native American community….

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