Make the Most of Your Biennial Experience with Our Curated "Intensive" Tracks
These five intensive tracks will help you best organize your Biennial experience – and because no special intensive registration is required, you’re welcome to attend sessions in both the intensives and non-intensive sessions. Read on to learn about the intensive options and begin planning your Biennial experience today.
Closing the Generation Gap in the Longevity Revolution
“For the first time in American history, we have more people over 60 than under 18,” says Marc Freedman, an expert in the social implications of our aging population.
This Congregation is Teaching Jewish Leaders to Better Affirm Trans and Queer-Identifying Community Members
The Reform community’s is committed to the full equality and inclusion of people of all gender identities and gender expressions. Temple Emanu-El in Dallas, TX, decided to implement this value in its Gender Identity Training program, which won the congregation a 2019 Belin Award
Last Words and So Much Love: Saying Goodbye to My Mother
She had tended me during my bad feelings. I had held her hand during hers. Her gift of language comforted me until the very end, even without being able to hear her voice. And now, I am left with memories.
One God, No God, Idolatry, and More
Scott Shay, entrepreneur, thought leader, Jewish community activist, and author of two books, recently talked with us. Here’s what he said about God, religion, and more.
How to protect DREAMers as they head to the Supreme Court
On November 12, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a set of three cases which will determine whether the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will continue to exist
How My Generation is Making a Quiet Difference - and What's Jewish About It
At a recent Torah study, my rabbi mentioned the Lamed Vav Tzadikim, “righteous ones,” and the significance of the number 36 in Judaism. She had my attention. Could there be something special about my birth year? I wanted to know more.
My Salute to Birthright Citizens – Including My Dad
My father became a birthright citizen quite by accident, and without it, I wouldn’t be here. I don’t mean I wouldn’t be in the U.S.; I probably wouldn’t exist at all.
Waiting to Post Bond, I Pray in the Heart of Darkness
A Reform rabbi shares his experiences posting bond – in a structure that systematically abuses those without power – to get immigrants out of jail through legal means.
A Thank-You Note to My Son
After visiting his son during his first semester away at college, a father writes a loving note, thanking him for being an inspiration.