Rabbi Howard A. Berman

Rabbi Howard A. Berman is the Executive Director of the Society for Classical Reform Judaism. The SCRJ is the international voice of advocacy for the preservation and creative renewal of the liberal spiritual principles and the distinctive worship traditions of the Reform Jewish heritage we all share. Among the Society's many programs throughout America and in Israel, is its current collaboration with the Central Conference of American Rabbis in the preparation of a new contemporary language revision of the beloved Union Haggadah, the historic liturgy that inspired generations of Reform Jews with a broad, inclusive interpretation of the Passover story. Please visit the SCRJ at www.renewreform.org.

Emotion and Intellect: The High Holidays in Our Tradition

Rabbi Howard A. Berman

One of the most distinctive dimensions of the High Holy Days in our tradition is that among the major observances of the Jewish calendar, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are experienced primarily in the synagogue. Whereas most of our festivals are celebrated