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The Promised Wall in the Promised Land: Updates from Israel
This has been a long, tough fight. But we are confident that we will prevail, and look forward to the day when we can all pray together at the Western Wall.
Every Voice, Every Vote: A Look at Reform Congregations' Accomplishments
With Election Day in the rear-view mirror, we want to take some time to recognize the incredible and sacred civic engagement efforts of our Reform communities.
A New Film Profiles Jewish Billionaire George Soros
In 88 minutes, Jesse Dylan takes on the insurmountable task of covering the life and controversies of someone who has lived through what seems like a thousand lives and a million battles.
A Chilling Portrait of Bigotry: Hate Crime Murders Reach Record High in 2019
On Monday, the FBI released its annual compilation of hate crimes statistics, which summarizes all hate crimes reported to the FBI in 2019. The grim data underscore the alarming power of hateful ideologies.
Appreciation Amidst Pandemic: A Prayer of Thanks During COVID-19
No one ever said that being grateful would be easy; indeed, it can be difficult to be thankful when we have lost so much. Modim anchunu lach, Grateful are we to all those whose have helped us to persevere through this crisis.
A 2010 Conversation About Love and Hope with Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z”l, served as chief rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth for 22 years. This interview with him first aired on the podcast OnBeing in 2010.
The 2021 Grammy Awards: All This Year's Jewish Nominees
Ranging from the sister rock band Haim to comedian Tiffany Haddish, these are the Jewish artists who made the biggest impact on the recording industry this year.
Affinity Groups: A Space for Strength, Belonging, and Empowerment
Affinity groups are important spaces for people to further consider their identities and draw strength from similarly identifying individuals.
Performing a Mitzvah with a BBQ Brush
Sometimes a Jew has to learn from a Christian how to perform a mitzvah. I learned how to clean racist graffiti from the walls of Jerusalem from Father Nicodemus of Dormition Abbey on Mount Zion.
How the RAC Helped Me Become a More Confident Community Organizer
Through this fellowship, I learned about community organizing and the many challenges involved. Civic engagement is difficult, but this was definitely a great learning experience and made me a more confident community organizer.