Reform Jews Wait for Death Penalty News in New Hampshire
Will New Hampshire be the next state to repeal the death penalty?
Religious Liberty and Reproductive Rights: Understanding Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby
This week, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby and Conestoga v. Sebelius. These cases have been getting a fair amount of coverage in the press and attention in the advocacy community over the past few weeks.
On a Solemn Anniversary, Remembering the Importance of Unions
Today, on the 103rd anniversary of the fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City, we recall how in 18 minutes, a fire took the lives of 146 Jewish and Italian immigrants.
Galilee Diary: Normalization
THE STATE OF ISRAEL will… be based on freedom, justice and peace as envisaged by the prophets of Israel; it will ensure complete equality of social and political rights to all its inhabitants irrespective of religion, race or sex; it will guarantee freedom of religion, conscience, langua
How Our Rabbi is Helping Kids With Cancer - and How You Can Join Him
In the middle of August 2013, in the space of three days, far from home and without any warning, our 5-year-old daughter Rebecca went from playing on the beach to the literal brink of death.
A Prayer for the People of Snohomish County
This is a prayer in response to the massive mudslide in Snohomish County, WA.
Introducing The New Union Haggadah!
As we approach the celebration of Passover this year, a new resource and opportunity to experience the timeless meaning of our Festival of Freedom will be available for American Reform Jews.
From Crimea: "Tell Them There are Still Jews Here"
Overcome with emotion, the young man confined to a wheelchair began to sob. “Please tell them – tell everyone – that there are still Jews here…”
From Oral Arguments Onwards: Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood
Following oral argument on Tuesday morning in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp. v. Sebelius, eyes are now turning to the end of June when the Supreme Court is likely to issue its ruling.