8 Principles that Drive Strong Congregations
All congregational leaders are looking for the magic formula to success, the one that will ensure that their members are happy, engaged, and Jewishly fulfilled, and that their budgets are balanced.
The Day I Met Leonard Cohen in Jerusalem
ReformJudaism.org interviewed Julia Knobloch about her powerful collection of poems, Do Not Return, which captures the essence of the “wandering Jew.”
5 Takeaways from a Jewish Meditation Retreat for Activists
A couple of weekends ago, I did something totally beyond my comfort zone. Along with 20 other Jewish activists, I attended a contemplative, mostly silent, meditation retreat through the Institute for Jewish Spirituality.
How and Why I’m So Committed to Teaching My Kids to Value Diversity
Now that I’m a parent, teaching my children about racism, classism, and homophobia is as important to me as teaching them about their 5,000-year-old Jewish heritage.
9 Close-to-Home Spots for Your Jewish (or Jewish-ish) Summer Vacation
Summer is prime travel time, and we’re of the belief that no matter where you’re headed, you can “do Jewish” while you’re there – and you don’t have to travel across the globe to do it!
A Poem for Balak: I Meant to Curse
Written several years ago by Stacey Zisook Robinson, this poem speaks to this week’s Torah portion, Parashat Balak.
3 Ways to Enjoy Watermelon, One of Israel's Favorite Fruits
How to Move World Jewry from Protests to Transformation
An equal partnership between Diaspora and Israeli Jews is vital for a Jewish, democratic state. Creating such an entity, though, is profoundly difficult.
Packing the Instruments of Our Salvation
“We came to the United States where I hoped to build a better, safer life for us. Unfortunately, that did not happen.
Yes, When I Moved to Israel My Grandparents Came With Me
Six years ago, my husband and I (and our cat) made aliyah, moving from Los Angeles, where we had lived and worked for 25 years, to begin creating new lives in Jerusalem.