Articles by Jo David
Rabbi Dr. Jo David is an adjunct professor at Berkeley College in Manhattan. She holds a Doctor of Ministry in Multifaith Ministry from New York Theological Seminary and earned a Master’s Degree in Judaic Studies from New York University. She was ordained as a rabbi under the auspices of the Academy for Jewish Religion in New York. Rabbi David is a published author of books, articles and poetry on subjects as varied as feminist theology, spirituality, Judaism, Torah, food and wine, archaeology and genealogy. She has presented papers and workshops in many different venues around the world.
by Jo David
The earliest chapters of Genesis struggle with the issue of how men and women were created and the nature of their relationship to one another. It is particularly interesting that, in Genesis 1, the almost universal idea that men are the “natural rulers” of the world is challenged in significant ways.
by Jo David
Written by a Rabbi for non-Jewish readers, this piece offers clear explanations of various Jewish religious rites and occasions that deal with the concept of Ḥesed; this is an excellent opportunity for Christian clergy to gain insight into the religion that Jesus followed.
By Jo David
A first century C.E. rabbi reflects a deep skepticism about messianism, which serves as an illustration of how resurrection is still viewed within the Jewish world. To understand the historical and current view of resurrection in Judaism, a knowledge of how Jews process theology is essential.
