Justice for All: Respecting Identity and Protecting Dignity
Forcing transgender public school students to use bathrooms that conflict with their gender identity can contribute to the alarmingly high rate of transgender suicides.
This Pride, Break the Glass
Pride Month, which occurs during June each year, is a time to lift up the voices of those who champion the LGBTQ identities, listening to their stories and working in coalition to create a world of greater equality and inclusion.
Portland Attack: A Call to Action
On May 26, 2017, hatred manifested itself in its most brutal form.
5 Light-Hearted Jewish Headlines to Read This Week
Take a break from the many serious headlines that fill today's news sites and enjoy some lighter fare. Here are a few of our curent favorite Jewish stories.
Should Jewish Health Professionals be involved in the Current Health Care Debate?
First, some Jewish background. It is not surprising that Judaism provides a vision, not a detailed set of specifications, on health care. From one perspective, Leviticus 19:16 states, “You shall not stand idly by while your friend’s blood is being shed”.
Five Steps for Ten Days in the Fight for Health Care
The next two weeks could determine the future of the American health care system for decades.
Jewish Prayers for Our Government
Reform Judaism has a rich liturgical tradition of “prayers for the government” that tells us a great deal about who we are as Jews and as citizens.
Our Mental Health Initiative: From Synagogue to Sanctuary
As a rabbi, I’ve seen many lives effected by mental illness. I’ve also seen its stigma keep many from getting needed support. In my congregation, we sought to change that.
Political Issues and the Pulpit: How North Carolina Jews are Responding
As a Reform Jew and a congregational rabbi, I believe we cannot remain silent in the face of the very serious social justice issues we now face.
Equal in Education: 45 Years of Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex under any education program or activity receiving federal funding.