How to Address Aging, Illness, and Mental Health in Our Congregations
A growing aspect of my work with Jewish Sacred Aging – a forum for discussions on aging for Baby Boomers and their families – has been to work with congregations to develop responses on issues related to mental health.
A Reproductive Rights Victory at the Supreme Court!
Reproductive choice advocates across the United States are cheering today after the Supreme Court ruled 5-3 in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, deeming unconstitutional a Texas law in Texas aimed at closing abortion providers.
Reform Movement Applauds Supreme Court Decision in Abortion Case
This morning, the Supreme Court released its decision in Whole Woman's Health v Hellerstedt, ruling 5-3 to overturn the medically unnecessary provisions found in Texas House Bill 2, which would have created an undue burden on women's health clinics across the state.
Climate Displacement: A Different Facet of the Refugee Crisis
We are currently facing a global climate crisis and global refugee crisis, both very important to add
What Hashtags Can Do for Your Congregation - Yes, Really!
In The Tent, hashtags are called “topics,” and one or several topics are commonly attached to posts or resources shared in The Tent. As on Twitter, these topics are clickable, but in The Tent (built in the Yammer platform), clicking through will show you every comment, resource, poll, image, or user to which that topic is attached.
Same-Sex Couples Score a Win in Israeli Court
Same-sex couples still cannot get married in Israel, but victories like these are welcome steps in the right direction. With this year's Jerusalem Pride less than a month away, we have good reason to celebrate.
White House Announces Re-entry Programs for Formerly Incarcerated People
On June 24, the White House announced a series of new and continuing programs to expand educational opportunities and facilitate reentry for people who have
Remembering Arie Gluck, Jewish Camp Visionary
Arie Gluck , the longtime director of URJ Camp Harlam in Kunkletown, PA, died this past week at the age 86.
The Torah In Haiku: Sh'lach L'cha
In Sh'lach L'cha the exchange between Moses and God concerns the faithlessness of the people, believing the negative reports of the 10 spies rather than having faith in God as did Joshua and Caleb. Moses pleads on their behalf.