by Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg | May 25, 2018 | Community, Religion, Spirituality
Is there a way that we can champion inclusiveness over triumphalism in sectarian circles? Pulpit rabbis often play community roles. In my own beyond-the-walls-of-my-shul rabbinate, I frequently get invited to various interfaith or political gatherings at which a... read more
by Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg | Apr 20, 2018 | Community, Religion
A just society needs to be committed to both ideals to forge a better world. When the Torah lays out a prescription for a just society, its starting point is an affirmation of human equality — each of us is created in the “image of God” (Gen. 1:27) and is... read more
by Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg | Mar 20, 2018 | Community, Religion, Spirituality
The success of ‘Black Panther’ is a testament to the Jewish fascination with superheroes and the fight against injustice. As Michael Chabon details in his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay,” the comic book art form (and... read more
by Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg | Feb 23, 2018 | Community, Religion, Spirituality
Despite its whimsical nature, the Feast of Lots speaks volumes about gender inequality issues. Observed this year Feb. 28 through March 1, Purim is a joyous holiday filled with costumed children, merrymaking and all-around silliness. Since this is a justice column,... read more
by Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg | Feb 2, 2018 | Community, Religion, Spirituality
Last month, I wrote about an historic intersection near my house and titled the piece “Intersectionality.” This month, I want to tackle the same term and its typical usage. It’s a word at once embraced and maligned, depending on your political perspective and, to some... read more
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