New Sentencing Commission Report Finds High Recidivism Rates
Earlier this month, the U.S. Sentencing Commission released a comprehensive report on the recidivism of federal offenders.
How Do We Teach the Full Story of Israel?
When it comes to teaching our youth about Israel, how do we foster both a deep love and a nuanced understanding of the issues at the same time? How and when do we teach a view of Israel to our children that embraces her beauty and history, her challenges and shortcomings? How do we equip our youth to learn, to enquire, and to develop their own informed understanding of her complexities? How do we teach the full story while fostering a love for our homeland?
Purim, Bed Rest, and a Hidden God: A Pregnant Rabbi's Modern-Day Midrash
Purim is coming, a wild holiday that holds its place alongside Yom Kippur and Passover as a dramatic story in the Hebrew Bible’s accounts of redemption and revelation. But, unlike these other stories, Megillat Esther does not mention God. How can this be? According to the ancient rabbis, God is hidden.
Purim: A Time to Reflect on Religious Freedom Worldwide
On Purim, we celebrate the story of Queen Esther and her cousin Mordechai, who saved the Jews of Persia from Haman’s plot to kill them.
The Torah In Haiku: Vayikra
Donald Trump at AIPAC: Join Us in Standing Up Against Divisive Rhetoric
The challenges that confront us as a nation and as Reform Jews are complex and varied. But what remain constant are our commitment to Torah and the imperative of speaking truth to power.
United States and Canada Share New Collaborative Efforts to Combat Climate Change
Last week, Prime Minister Trudeau visited Washington, D.C. as the first sitting Canadian Prime Minister to visit the White House for a state dinner in nearly two decades.
No Disguises: Purim and Women’s Equality
Purim is a joyous holiday celebrating the story of the book of Esther and how she and her cousin Mordechai saved the Jewish community in Persia from persecution. I have fond memories of attending megillah readings at my synagogue and eating hamantaschen with my family.
Purim 5776: Incorporating Social Justice into Your Celebrations
Without a doubt, Purim is one of my favorite Jewish holidays.
Why I'm Staying in the Room for Donald Trump's AIPAC Address
I will be in the arena today at AIPAC’s Policy Conference to hear Donald Trump and the other Presidential candidates who present at AIPAC. Here's why.