Finding Strength and Support in My Community
I remember when I was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I was shocked and upset, depressed and crying - but in a way, I was also relieved. There was a name for what I was feeling, for what I was doing.
Breathing Through God
Did you know that when you breathe you are connecting to God? Or you could be if you were aware of what you were doing. Really.
Pastor at a Yizkor Service
My Rabbi motions me to come up to the bemah. I am reading a Psalm in front of the congregation. The week before we were worshiping in a church I had actually looked forward to being in a church - the first time in decades.
Tu BiSh’vat: Resources
In a few weeks we will be celebrating Tu BiSh’vat. There are numerous approaches you could take in planning your celebration.
The State of the Union and School Vouchers
Members of Congress Respond to the State of the Union
When Religion and Politics Mix
As the American political system roars into action at the Iowa caucus today, the official starting line of the 2012 primary season, we would like to take a moment to rem
Roe v. Wade Under Attack: State-Level Initiatives to Watch
As we move into the 2012 election year, the war on women has become more extreme and effective.
"I Can’t Swim": Reflections on the Need for Climate Action
When I was eight years old, at a swim club with my family, a friend of my brother’s thought it would be funny to toss me into the pool. I couldn’t swim. Panic ensued as I tried to paddle my way to the wall, all the while with my nose and mouth dipping below the surface of the water.