Overcoming the Obstacles to Effective Jewish-Muslim Dialogue
Imam Abdullah Antepli, a Turkish-born cleric, shares his insights on the current state of Jewish-Muslim relations in the United States.
How American Independence Democratized Judaism, Too
The values of the American Revolution – liberty, freedom, and especially democracy – profoundly affected the small colonial Jewish community and laid the groundwork for Reform Judaism.
Judaism, Sports, and College: How I Learned to Feel Comfortable Being Myself
I just wanted to be me, and have the space to figure out who that was without being squeezed inside one of those cramped, dark spaces.
How to Transform Jewish-Muslim Dialogue
Rabbi Sarah Bassin is the former executive director of New Ground, a Los Angeles-based organization dedicated to transforming the ways Jews and Muslims interact.
The Time I Saw God at Madison Square Garden
I can think of a few truly memorable worship experiences in my life, but the one that always stands out was seeing Green Day at Madison Square Garden in 2009.
How I Raised My Game From Social Action to Social Justice
Thanks to the Brickner Fellowship, I’ve become a social justice advocate, working with diverse organizations to address societal problems from multiple angles.
How To Bring the Magic of Camp Into Your Adult Life
As Reform Jews, it can be difficult to create immersive Jewish moments – and camp spoiled many of us into thinking that the best of what that experience could look like is behind us.
Fighting for Religious Pluralism in Israel
Learn what led Anat Hoffman to a career as a Jewish activist, and what keeps her there as executive director of the Israel Religious Action Center.
Applying Lessons from the Talmud to the Kotel
Recently, Israel’s prime minister reneged on an agreement for an egalitarian prayer space at the Kotel. In the aftermath, what can we learn from the Talmud?
Grieving, Remembering, and Moving Forward
Without her, there are so many empty places, empty sights, so much emptiness. Yet I never thought of retreating into the emptiness; I know my dear Phyllis wanted me to embrace life.