A Letter to My Daughter on Her Many Names
In Jewish tradition we say that “a good name is better than riches." We hope we gave you names that convey attributes we value and hope to help nurture and develop in you.
Bearing Witness Today: Delayed Grief and Yom HaZikaron
How to Get New Congregational Leaders into the Pipeline
Here are some useful answers to one of the questions congregational leaders ask most: “How can we find new leaders?”
How Does Your Judaism Spark Joy?
If I ask myself, "Do these things spark joy?" that's different than asking if I need or even if I want them, isn't it? And it's definitely different than asking if these things make me happy, right?
What God Is and What God Is Not
People often ask me: How could a good God allow the Holocaust to happen? The best answer to this question, I believe, lies in the biblical story of Cain and Abel.
Remembering My Mom and Making Her Legacy a Blessing
Planning to offer brief remarks before Kaddish for my mother, I found it much harder to summarize her life than it had been for my father four years earlier.
A Blanket, a Letter, a Shoe: Searching for Meaning in Traces of the Holocaust
The artifacts displayed in a major new exhibit, “Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.,” are what remain, despite the perpetrators’ attempts to conceal their crimes.
How the “Element of Surprise” Helps Me in Both Black and Jewish Spaces
“As a Jewish woman of Color…” is how I begin most conversations these days.
How We’re Helping Graduating High School Seniors Thrive Next Year
One way to support graduating high school seniors is to have them complete the URJ College Class of 2019 Form so they receive updates from the URJ about new programs, opportunities, and resources to stay connected to Reform Jewish life.
5 Things to Know About Jewish Music and Copyright Laws
Check out these five important things your congregation should know about Jewish music and copyright laws.