Galilee Diary: Conflicting Memories
by Marc Rosenstein
(Originally published in Ten Minutes of Torah and Galilee Diary)
Galilee Diary: Different lenses I
by Marc Rosenstein
(Originally published in Ten Minutes of Torah and Galilee Diary)
Galilee Diary: Different lenses II
by Marc Rosenstein
(Originally published in Ten Minutes of Torah and Galilee Diary)
Galilee Diary: A New Song
by Marc Rosenstein
(Originally published in Ten Minutes of Torah and Galilee Diary)
Galilee Diary: Different lenses III
by Marc Rosenstein
(Originally published in Ten Minutes of Torah and Galilee Diary)
NFTY President Reflects on White House Visit
As you know, this year I've served as President of NFTY, the North American Federation of Temple Youth. NFTY encompasses 10,000 Reform Jewish teens from all across the US and Canada, serving as the youth movement for the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ). So many moments from my Presidency have made me smile since I was handed the gavel last June. Now, as I reach the end of my term, I'm overjoyed to have attended the President's reception at the White House honoring Jewish American Heritage Month. The event was thrilling, and I'm excited to share everything. Here's my story.
Beinart and Beyond
What Matters Most to You at the End of Life?
Ninety percent of people say that talking with loved ones about end-of-life care is important, yet only 27% have done so. Have you had this conversation?
To See Spirituality Every Day, Look to Martin Buber's Teachings
Spirituality thrives in homes, offices, and synagogues, hiding in plain sight -- in small talk, and in extended conversations. Jewish thinker Martin Buber called this spirituality “I-Thou.”
Ethical Demands Are Essential for Israel's Success
For most Israelis, Jewish identity is primarily national, ethnic, or ceremonial, while ethical values are seen as obligations for all, with no connection to Judaism.