8 Principles that Drive Strong Congregations
All congregational leaders are looking for the magic formula to success, the one that will ensure that their members are happy, engaged, and Jewishly fulfilled, and that their budgets are balanced.
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to Senate's Failure to Complete Immigration Reform Legislation
Pelavin: Although the Senate’s impasse is disappointing, the House has an opportunity to pick up the mantle of comprehensive immigration reform.
Reform Jewish Movement Applauds House Passage of Bill Advancing Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Weinstein: The American public overwhelmingly understands the promise of embryonic stem cell research to positively affect the care and treatment of those living with a myriad of illnesses.
Statement of Rabbi David Saperstein Before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
STATEMENT OF
RABBI DAVID SAPERSTEIN
DIRECTOR AND COUNSEL,
RELIGIOUS ACTION CENTER OF REFORM JUDAISM
BEFORE THE
SENATE ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
JUNE 7, 2007
Rabbi Jonah Pesner's Response to ICE's Planned Mass Deportation Raids
New Leader for Reform Jewish Movement's Commission on Social Action
The Day I Met Leonard Cohen in Jerusalem
ReformJudaism.org interviewed Julia Knobloch about her powerful collection of poems, Do Not Return, which captures the essence of the “wandering Jew.”
5 Takeaways from a Jewish Meditation Retreat for Activists
A couple of weekends ago, I did something totally beyond my comfort zone. Along with 20 other Jewish activists, I attended a contemplative, mostly silent, meditation retreat through the Institute for Jewish Spirituality.
How and Why I’m So Committed to Teaching My Kids to Value Diversity
Now that I’m a parent, teaching my children about racism, classism, and homophobia is as important to me as teaching them about their 5,000-year-old Jewish heritage.
9 Close-to-Home Spots for Your Jewish (or Jewish-ish) Summer Vacation
Summer is prime travel time, and we’re of the belief that no matter where you’re headed, you can “do Jewish” while you’re there – and you don’t have to travel across the globe to do it!