A contentious theological debate between two prominent Jewish scholars - Arthur Waskow and Rabbi Samuel Dresner - illuminates the growing divide between traditional and progressive approaches to Jewish practice, particularly regarding sexual ethics and divine imagery. Through detailed rebuttals and counter-rebuttals, their exchange examines allegations of theological deviation and inappropriate conduct at Elat Chayyim retreat center, revealing deeper tensions within contemporary Judaism. Waskow defends the center's gender-inclusive God imagery and LGBTQ+-affirming policies against Dresner's accusations, while articulating a vision of Jewish theology enriched by interfaith dialogue and feminist perspectives. Drawing on Hasidic sources and historical precedents, both scholars argue for competing interpretations of divine immanence versus transcendence. Dresner advocates maintaining traditional halakhic boundaries on sexuality and warns against excessive accommodation to modern social movements, while Waskow champions theological evolution through contemporary engagement. Their scholarly dialogue exposes fundamental questions about maintaining Jewish authenticity and continuity while adapting to modern contexts, particularly in areas of sexual ethics, gender in theology, and interfaith learning.