2015 Hate Crime Statistics Show Areas of Work Ahead
Each November, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) releases its annual report on hate crime statistics, called the Hate Crime Statistics Report.
Monica Piper: How to Be Jewish, But Not That Jewish
“Not That Jewish” depicts Monica Piper’s life as she grapples with death, divorce, illness, motherhood, and what it means to be a member of the tribe.
How to Disagree Like Hillel and Shammai
As we prepare to gather with family and friends for a post-election Thanksgiving, it may be prudent to revisit some salient points about respect and civility.
On Safety Pins and Safe Places: We All Need to Be More Aware
Being a “safe place” is bigger than what you do publicly or online. If you’ve never been a safe place, now is the perfect time to start.
The Texture of Shadows
The author of this poem write it from Esau's perspective in this week's Torah portion.
Debt of Gratitude: Giving Thanks the Day after Thanksgiving
"Thanksgiving is not merely a day of feasting but a duty of faith."
Innovation in Jewish Education: An Interview with Pomegranate Prize Recipient Greg Kellner
Greg Kellner, director at URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy, is the recipient of the 2016 Covenant Foundation Pomegranate Prize, which recognizes rising leaders in the field of Jewish education for their leadership, willingness to take risks, and tremendous promise.
When Hatred Comes to Town
The front-page headline – “Swastika graffiti stirs fears” – signaled that the wave of post-election hatred and intimidation had reached our small Connecticut town, one of the safest towns in America.
How to Double the Numbers of Your Engaged Youth
A week before school started, one congregation found itself in need of a third teacher for its 8th and 9th grade program. Here are five factors that contributed to the surge in enrollment.
How You Can Help Those Impacted by the Fires in Israel
Join us in supporting relief efforts on the ground. Together, our support will help Israel begin to heal.