8 Timely Lessons for Congregational Presidents
Learn some of the most valuable takeaways from my tenure as a congregation president so you can apply them – in whatever ways work for you – in your own community.
Watching Adulthood Emerge on Capitol Hill
L’Taken is more than a kid-friendly version of real-life citizen engagement. L’Taken is the next step in the adultification of our youth.
Invited into the halls of Congress to urge their elected leaders to effectuate Jewish values, these soon-to-be voters take personal responsibility for their future. They choose issues they are most passionate about and research them with seriousness. (Our delegation focused on healthcare, LGBTQ rights, immigration, reproductive rights, and campaign finance, and issues related to Israel.) They reviewed briefing papers and studied relevant Jewish texts. They debated potential positions on pending legislation.
In New Podcast Episode, Rabbi and Imam Discuss Bridge-Building
Guests Rabbi Sarah Bassin and Imam Abdullah Antepli joined On being's Krista Tippett to talk about their pioneering work in building bridges of understanding between Muslims and Jews.
7 Decades of Innovation in Israel: The Pioneer Years
The pioneers who built the State of Israel faced myriad challenges to create a self-sufficient society in a desert environment without easy access to food or water.
A Haunting New Album Brings Ladino Music to Life
Israeli-born musician Guy Mendilow directs a world-class ensemble that combines evocative storytelling with emotionally captivating music.
When Our Kids Become Adults in Front of Our Eyes
We met with the legislative directors who we could sense knew – and they knew that the teens knew – that our teens would be voting in just a few years time.
On Valentine’s Day, Let's Uncomplicate Consent
The inability of society to talk openly and honestly about consensual sex makes it difficult to talk about nonconsensual sex, isolating us in our experiences.
After 10 Years of JDAIM, It's Time to Advocate
Begun as a grassroots initiative in 2009, JDAIM makes our Jewish community more understanding, welcoming, and supportive of people with disabilities and their families.
My Chinese and Jewish Family Celebrates Three New Years
My father is fond of reminding my family of how lucky we are to be Chinese and Jewish. “Three New Year celebrations means three chances for a fresh start!
Those Who Cross Over: a Reflection on Rallying for DREAMers
Before my people were known as Jews, we were known as ivrim. We translate this to “Hebrews.” But ivrim iterally means "those who cross over." My people have been defined by moving from one place to another, in search of a safe place to call home. We are ivrim, border crossers, imprinted with the memory of fleeing persecution. We are ivrim, hated because our neighbors did not see us as one of them, no matter how long we lived side by side. We are ivrim, ready to rebuild our lives and our communities whenever we must.