How you can help shut down Homestead and #EndChildDetention
This Mother’s Day, southern Florida Jews and hundreds of others marched to demand the closure of Homestead—the only private, for-profit emergency detention center for migrant youth in the country
An Update on House Legislation to Protect DREAMers and TPS Holders
As nearly 700 Reform Jews prepared to visit Capitol Hill during the 2019 Consultation on Conscience, U.S.
5 Actions You Can Take Right Now to Better the World
Whether or not you were able to attend the Consultation on Conscience, you can take action on some of the many issues discussed there. Here are a few ways to capitalize on the momentum and energy of the conference to act for a better world,
A win for students and teachers in Texas
The Reform Jewish Movement has a long history of advocating for strong public schools. This helps make the passage of Texas House Bill 3 -- which provides more funding for our schools -- such an exciting victory for the Texas Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism.
3 Opportunities to Strengthen Youth Education and Engagement in Your Congregation
With the school year wrapping up and summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to take a deep dive into planning for next year.
How Do We Elevate Ourselves? Re-Examining the Imperative to “Please Rise”
Those of us who use wheelchairs have accepted the idea that we need to find another way to do this, as we are simply unable to assume a standing position. My question, however, is for everyone else.
A Mother’s Day Wish: An Interview with My 97-Year-Old Mother
Having gained valuable insights from his 2018 interview of his mother, Adela, Aron Hirt-Manheimer decided to do a follow-up, and what better time than Mother’s Day?
A Letter to My Daughter on Her Many Names
In Jewish tradition we say that “a good name is better than riches." We hope we gave you names that convey attributes we value and hope to help nurture and develop in you.
Bearing Witness Today: Delayed Grief and Yom HaZikaron
How to Get New Congregational Leaders into the Pipeline
Here are some useful answers to one of the questions congregational leaders ask most: “How can we find new leaders?”