7 Congregational Resources for LGBTQ Pride Month and Beyond
In honor of Pride Month, we’ve rounded up resources that will help your congregation better practice audacious hospitality to the LGBTQ community.
Pride Month: LGBTQ Rights are Human Rights
Each June, we observe Pride Month and take time to celebrate the many important victories won for LGBTQ people in the United States.
What Jewish Argentina Can Teach the Rest of Us
I returned home with new Torah from the wonderful community I was exposed to in Buenos Aires. This Torah was the necessity of collective local narrative.
Whistleblower Chelsea Manning Free after Seven Years
On May 17, Chelsea Manning was released after seven years behind bars.
What Can Camp Teach Us About Judaism at Home?
At camp, Judaism is a joy. It’s woven into camp stories, camp friends, and every camp experience.
Protecting Public Lands and our Diverse National Heritage
Continuing with the trend of rolling back environmental protections and regulations, President Trump signed a controversial executive order that threatens pu
A Tale of Two Cities: Gay Pride in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv
Although Jerusalem and Tel Aviv are only 36 miles apart, there is a world of difference in their gay pride parades.
World Refugee Day: Reflecting, Acting, and Honoring Our Jewish Legacy as Refugees
When we and other members of Temple Beth El in Augusta, Maine hear about the “refugee crisis,” we don’t think about geopolitics. Instead, we think about Hamideh and her four children.
Meeting With Pope Francis: Tough Questions in Tough Times
In these uncertain times, synagogue leaders must work together to ensure our sanctuaries are sanctuaries of inclusion and holiness for all who enter their doors.