Journeys in the Wilderness of a Broken U.S. Immigration System
In this week’s parasha, Matot-Masei, we learn that Moses kept a journal of the goings forth of the Israelites as they became migrants, after crossing the Egyptian border and then traveling through the wilderness of
A Note of Thanks from Temple Emanuel, McAllen
As the entire Reform Movement grapples with the horrendous news reports of families forcibly separated at the US border, we have been heartened by the commitment of our congregations along the US-Mexico border, particularly Temple Emanuel in McAllen, TX.
"Politiclueless": Getting Acclimated to D.C. through Machon Kaplan
As passengers abandoned airplane mode, buzzes from CNN or New York Times lit up their phones; updating them of what had or hadn’t transpired domestically and abroad in the nearly five-hour flight between Arizona and DC.
What Can We Learn From the Juxtaposition of Joy and Sorrow?
Several times during the year, the Jewish calendar places joyous and challenging holidays near each other. What lessons we take from this juxtaposition?
How My Yarmulke Helps Me Connect to Others
If I hadn’t been wearing a yarmulke, I never would have spoken to the secular drag queen cashier in Tel Aviv, nor would he have met me, a queer Reform rabbinical student.
Here's How the World is Celebrating the Leonard Bernstein Centennial
More than 30 countries are hosting concerts featuring Bernstein’s music, including the U.S., Canada, France, Britain, Israel, China, Russia, Iran, Malaysia, and Kuwait.
Channeling the Wisdom of a 20th-Century Jewish Philosopher on Today's Refugee Crisis
As I watch human tragedies unfold on the U.S.-Mexican border and elsewhere, nothing is helping me more right now than a conversation I had on my radio show On Being with literary historian and author Lyndsey Stonebridge.
A Conversation with ARZA's Peri Smilow
Campers at URJ Kutz Camp had the chance to sit down and talk with Peri Smilow, director of program and engagement for the Association of Reform Zionist of America (ARZA).
All of Life's Ninths of Av
I have a story to tell you. It’s about a tiny bird. But I’ll come back to that.
My Friends and I Were Attacked at the Kotel
I was making my way outside of the Kotel with four other college students when a group of about 50 Haredim started following us through the streets. Quickly, things turned violent