L’Taken Social Justice Weekends: A Look at the Numbers
One of my favorite parts of each L’Taken Social Justice weekend is greeting each congregation's participants in front of the Capitol Building after the students have finished their Senate meetings and are on their way over to the House. The energy and impact are palpable.
What a Syrian Refugee Family Taught Me About Freedom
Two Syrian refugee sisters were reunited in Chicago last week. Now they stand on the brink of a new life in a new Land of Promise.
When it Happens to You: A Survivor's Story
This piece is a part of the RAC Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) blog series. The following contains depictions of sexual assault.
The People’s Climate March: Jewish Community Events to Know About
Since January, there have been multiple attempts to withdraw efforts toward environmental conservation and adaptation and mitigation of climate change.
Look for Best Principles, Not Best Practices
Instead of trying to replicate best practices that work for another community, congregations should seek best principles to guide them in the work specific to their community’s needs.
An American Reflects on Independence Day from Israel
July 4th in Israel is a day sandwiched between July 3rd and July 5th. Nonetheless, after work we’ll heat the grill and invite other Americans to celebrate with us.
How to "Restring Your Beads" When Your Narrative Changes
When I first learned about stringing and restringing our beads based on life experiences, I began to see my relationship with Torah as an ongoing, nonlinear process.
What Moses Could’ve Learned from Starbucks
Knowing when to let go is a most difficult decisions many of us will face as we age. If we hold on to people or things too long, we risk harm to them and to ourselves.
Why Did You Deceive Me, Distant Lights?
Visiting Kuchinate, I experienced overwhelming kindness from the women, Sudanese and Eritrean asylum seekers who had escaped horrible torture and persecution in Africa.
It's Up to Us to Keep the Mishpachah (Family) Together
Imagine being forcibly separated from your loved one. This scenario may evoke thoughts of one of the darkest times in Jewish history. Yet, this is happening today, in America.