Will We Always Have Paris?
After weeks of meetings, speculation, and deliberation, the question of whether or not the United States will remain a signatory to the Paris Climate Agreement remains unresolved.
As World Refugee Day Approaches, We Must Respond to the Call
On June 20, nations, communities, congregations and individuals across the globe will observe World Refugee Day.
U.S. Offers Life-Saving Funding for Famine Relief
Due to a deadly combination of war and drought, almost 20 million people in four countries have been facing the possibility of devastating famines in Yemen, Somalia, South Sudan and north
Helping to Prevent Gun Violence Connects Jewish Teens
Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, when people across the country take actions big and small to fight gun violence in the United States.
Birthright Israel: More Than a Gift, an Incredible Opportunity
With more than 500,000 alumni, Birthright Israel attracts more Jewish young adults than any other program out there. Why?
Go and Find Yourself: What Brought Me to Reform Judaism
I sometimes feel insecure as a Reform convert – but the important thing is that there is space in Judaism for uncertainty. I'm not required to know what I believe, only how I should behave.
4 Engagement Strategies for the Unique Challenges of Small Congregations
Here are four challenges that leaders from small congregations face – and how you can deal with these issues to increase engagement.
How to Counter Violent Extremism in Our Communities
Just back from a 10-day State Department trip on countering violent extremism, it provided insights to help me process and confront such all-too-frequent tragedies.
The Jewish Event that Inspired Me to Take Action
Although I consider myself to be something of an introvert, more comfortable behind the scenes than on center stage, I am different now. I have found my voice through my passion for justice.
Where Are We as a People?: Exploring the Jewish Experience on Stage
The Jewish Plays Project helps people explore the Jewish experience on stage, seeing our own experiences in complicated characters whose experiences feel real.