How My Texas Congregation Led the Way to Support Immigrant Families
Our congregation in McAllen, TX, is the go-to congregation for donations in support of immigrant families; the response from the Reform Jewish community has been amazing.
Is Mah Jongg the Newest Summer Camp Craze?
For years, my mom has been on a mission to teach mah jongg at the Reform Jewish summer camp my brother and I attended. This year it finally happened.
Bagels, Lox, and Grits: Defining My Jewish Identity
My rabbi’s ‘’faith principles” and their many modes of expression ring true for me and my intersectional identity as a Black woman who is Jewish.
Why I’m Hopeful About the Next Generation of Voters
It’s one thing to be standing in front of a room when you know more than everyone else; it’s entirely different to be educating a group of people who know as much, if not more, than you do.
Is Israel Engagement at a Crisis Point?
In light of the bills passed by the Knesset this week, I am asking myself: Is this a crisis point in Israel engagement?
Why Israel’s Controversial New Nation-State Law Matters to All Jews
Why is it so important, and what is its impact on Jews who don’t live in Israel? We break down the new law, its meaning, and its potential impact.
What’s Love Got to Do with Jewish Tradition?
Tu B’Av – a minor Jewish holiday often understood to be the Jewish equivalent to Valentine’s Day – celebrates the love we give and receive in our lives.
After This Tishah B'Av, I Am Sick with Sorrow and Sadness
Last week was a bad week for Israel and the Jews, a week in which the worst instincts of our brethren were enabled and acted upon
What I Learned from My Day in the West Bank
While I was in Israel as part of the 2018 Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) Wilkenfeld International Women’s Leadership Seminar, a group from ARZA (Association of Reform Zionists of America) was touring there, as well.
9 Reasons the MRJ International Conference Was a Success
During MRJ’s recent conference, an array of speakers and leaders offered expertise, viewpoints, and insights around issues affecting progressive Judaism today.