Raising our Voices in Peace: My Experience at the Western Wall
We read in Pirkei Avot, “Be among the disciples of Aaron – seek peace and pursue it.” One of our highest aspirations as Jews is to establish peace within our homes, within our communities, and in our world. Sh'lom bayit (peace in the home) is a core value of Jewish life.
It Is Time for a New Deal Between Humanity and Earth
As we consider our responsibility to give the Earth a rest from the ongoing destruction we cause, sweeping proposals from Congress are part of that reckoning.
Why Millennial Zionists are Telling Bibi Where We Stand
Young American Jewish Zionists have something to say to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – and we’re doing our best to make sure our voices are heard.
Inspirational Reform Connections in Israel
Earlier this month a group of Women of Reform Judaism leaders traveled to Israel, enjoying overwhelmingly positive experiences at sites throughout the country.
Healthy Masculinity: The Best a Mensch Can Be
As a Jewish man who understands the devastating effects of toxic masculinity, I wanted to explore what it means to create a healthy masculine culture. A few amazing Jewish women righteously illuminated me.
I Lobbied for Expanded Background Checks - And My Representative Listened
Reform Jewish Teens Say to Congress: Pass a Pathway to Citizenship for DREAMers and TPS holders!
How My Synagogue Fosters My Creativity - and Lets Me Be a Star!
With a collaborator who wrote a clever script, I took on the role of Haman and joined my fellow actors in singing my lyrics. I also choreographed a couple of numbers, fulfilling my desire to write, sing, act, and dance.
After Christchurch, Pittsburgh, and Other Acts of Terror, How Do We Combat Hate... Together?
What must we do to heal the world? We must labor as one. We must stand together; with resolve and calm and unity between faiths and genders and orientation.
Why Three Israeli Couples Came to the U.S. to Be Married
Recently, a Reform congregation in Washington, D.C., hosted a Jewish wedding ceremony for three Israeli couples who are unable or unwilling to marry in Israel.