Four Infographics to Understand Environmental Racism
The lead poisoning crisis in Flint, Michigan, has propelled the topic of environmental racism into
TRAP Laws on Trial
On Wednesday, March 2, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, which is arguably the most important abortion case on the Court’s docket in over two decades.
The Torah In Haiku: Vayak'heil
This week's portion is almost entirely concerned with the building of the Tabernacle. But it begins with the commandment to rest on Shabbat
The Core of the Matter: Borders and Settlements
This is the third in a series of posts outlining some of the core issues related to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and the Reform Movement’s positions on these issues.
6 Lessons from Disney to Make Your Purim Carnival a Success
We know that it takes more than fun and games to make the Purim Carnival a success. Here are 6 ways to help your teens make the Purim Carnival a magical experience for everyone.
“Dayenu” Is the First Ad Ditty for Israel Travel
On my recent trip to Israel, I thought about our journey as the Jewish people and the power of teaching our youth through the experience of Israel travel. How can we connect a Jewish song from our exodus to meaningful Israel education?
Lessons from Bad Segeberg after 80 Years
The faces in the photo that hangs in the new synagogue in Bad Segeberg haunt me. They seared themselves into my brain the first time I saw it, and they do not let go.
What were these 26 souls thinking when – in hiding – they celebrated Purim in 1936? Their eyes and their smiles betray fear, and their resolve to celebrate the festival with joy.
The Courage to Be a Reform Jew
I must be honest. Purim is not my favorite holiday. Truth is, I was never a big costume person. Probably a therapist’s delight!
Nonetheless, I was a “good” mom and put aside my own mishagas (craziness) and helped my daughters with Purim costumes and parades so that we made it through enough years dressing up as characters from the story. However, it wasn't too long before they both expressed a similar “love” for costumes and parades and so Purim became a minor holiday in our house.
On the Third Day, God Created Weed
For 30 years, I was a congregational rabbi. Today, my family and I own and operate Washington, D.C.’s largest medical marijuana dispensary, where we see hundreds of people each week.
What a long, strange trip it has been.