Beware Audacious Inhospitality!
Outsiders to our communities may not catch the written guidelines or the unwritten customs in our congregations. We need to help and welcome them.
6 Things to Know About Religious School Education in the Reform Movement
When kids today talk about religious school, odds are, their experiences are quite different from the way you remember religious school – and we have the data to prove it
The Jewish Star on the Hill: Prayers, Reflections, and Resources in the Wake of Wildfires
The Jewish star on the hill that overlooks Camp Newman has survived. What a fitting symbol for this moment.
Want to be Happy? Take a Lesson From Jewish Tradition
Before we left the house as kids, my dad always asked, “Is everybody happy?” Learn what Jewish tradition has to say about happiness.
5 Miracles I Saw at Camp Newman Last Week
Last week I visited Camp Newman, a victim of California's ongoing wildfires. My reflections encompass deep loss and sadness – as well as the beauty and joy of miracles.
Biennial Resolutions: How Your Congregation Can Shape the Reform Movement’s Future
Biennial resolutions inform what it means to be part of the Union for Reform Judaism. Learn how your congregation can be part of the process.
"Me, Too": A Movement to Bring Sexual Assault to Light
Victims of sexual assults don't owe anyone our stories, but to some extent, our silence indicates that there is no story to tell.
Strengthening Our Commitment to International Religious Freedom
We are lucky to live in country that was founded on the cornerstones of freedom of speech, expression, and religion. We see the signs of religious freedom every day as we walk down the street and pass a church, a mosque, and a synagogue all on one block.
What's the Biggest Threat Facing the Jewish People Today?
The Forward asked 17 rabbis, "What is the biggest threat facing the Jewish people today?” Here's what the three Reform-affiliated rabbis on the list had to say
In Hope of a Better Tomorrow: How to Help Ensure Justice for Immigrants
The certainty of tomorrow is a privilege I may never fully appreciate. For 11 million undocumented people in the United States, it remains anything but certain.