New Steps to Protect the Arctic
Senator Edward Markey (MA) and Congressman Jared Huffman (CA) recently introduced important legislation, S. 820 and H.R. 1889, respectively, that would designate the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a Wilderness area.
Wear Orange on June 2: National Gun Violence Awareness Day
On June 2, National Gun Violence Awareness Day, people around the country will Wear Orange to bring attention to the epidemic of gun violence that kills 90 Americans each day. One of those lives lost was Hadiya Pendleton.
How the Trump Administration Budget Would Affect Crucial Government Programs
Yesterday, the Trump administration released its budget proposal for FY 2018.
To Be a Zionist Is to Wrestle with Jerusalem
Jerusalem has been the symbol of our people for the past 3,000 years, and it’s now the center of strife, tension, and celebration. How do we deal with that?
Proclaiming our Place: Praying at the Kotel
“Was I willing to openly carry a Torah into the upper plaza of the Kotel?” This was the question posed to as I attended Connections 2017 of the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) in Jerusalem.
I Know the Heart of a Stranger
Read one writer's poetic response to this week's terrorist attack in Manchester, England.
Reform Marriage in Israel: Progress and Challenges
In Israel, marriage and divorce are under the jurisdiction of the officially sanctioned Orthodox chief rabbinate and its representatives. Where does this policy leave Reform Jews?
Monkeys, Lizards, and an Unexpected Lesson in Jewish Values
We must not judge people by their looks, even though the ancient wiring in our brains urges us to do so. As Jews, we are given mitzvot (commandments) about how to treat people precisely because our instincts can deceive us.
6 Jewish Ideas for Your Activist March Signs
If you're marching or participating in an upcoming protest, I encourage you to let your American and Jewish voice be heard. Here are some ideas, inspired by our tradition, for your march signs.
7 Ideas for Celebrating Graduating Seniors
- Combine youth group board installations with a celebratory banquet.