Robert J. Saferstein I stared across the table, awaiting a response. It would be a few moments before he spoke. When he did, all he said was, “Wow. I had no idea you were so Jewish.” So Jewish. The words stung. “Too Jewish” is what he meant. But what does that mean? The exchange happened … More »
Tonight! Sh’ma Gathers Around a Virtual Jewish Table
Hosting first-ever online tisch, fostering connection through new media Sunday, March 25th, 2012 at 8PM EST/5PM PST There has never been a “Jewish table” quite like this. Sh’ma, a print and online journal of Jewish ideas, is inviting participants from around the world to join its first ever “virtual tisch” – fostering Jewish learning, connection, … More »
Judaism 3.0
Robert J. Saferstein Today, as our reliance on technological innovation continues to grow, certain questions arise: What are the consequences of engaging with the world in seclusion and through virtual means? How do changes in the ways in which we communicate affect our right to information and our right to privacy? Should expiration dates exist … More »