Parashat D’varim: Escaping my Comfort Zone
Eventually, I felt as if The Holy Blessed One had nudged me out of my rest, telling me that I’d stayed there long enough: that my destiny as a Jew awaited me.
Why I Love the "Awesome Days"
The “Days of Awe” is a good name for the High Holiday season because when we are in awe of something, that's a good thing, but I like “Awesome Days” so much better.
Mexican Shakshuka: Connecting to My Mexican and Jewish Identities through Food
As Jews of a variety of backgrounds and histories, I see food as the perfect way to embrace our differences that bring us together as a people and a family.
130 Congregations Can’t Be Wrong: What Newly Gathered Data Teaches Us
In 2016, the Union for Reform Judaism piloted an experiment. What would it look like if congregations could take an intentional look at themselves from different vantage points? What if each congregation could compare its internal data to congregations of like demographics?
What Happened in El Paso - and 6 Ways You Can Act for Immigrant Justice
“My faith requires me with every fiber of my being, to oppose the inhumane conditions in which infants, children and their parents are being caged.”
By Listening to Our Members, We Created More Meaningful Jewish Experiences
We have members and friends of many backgrounds, perspectives, and expectations. We listen to our folks. And then we take action.
Why Liberal Israelis (Like Me) Need You
liberal Jews in Israel need liberal Jews in North America. We need each other. We vote here. You vote there.
Announcing the 2019 JewV’Nation Cohort: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The URJ is excited to announce the 2019-2020 JewV’Nation Fellowship: The DEI Leadership Cohort, dedicated to promoting and incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion in our Reform Jewish spaces.