Thinking About Science, Judaism, Time Machines
Until a few days ago, I had never thought about building a time machine. I had never thought about flying a drone. I had never thought about editing files (other than Word Documents or Excel spreadsheets) in the guts of a computer. Now, I’m thinking about all of those things.
Are Anti-Abortion Laws Un-Jewish?
Last month, the governor of Louisiana signed a bill that will close three of the state’s five abortion facilities. Several days later, the only medical provider offering abortion care in northern Alabama shut down. And by September, Texas is expected to have only six abortion clinics.
On Tishah B'Av, Turning Remembrance Into Action
Tishah B'Av in a Time of Rockets, Tunnels, and Death
As I watched Israel's Iron Dome intercept a Hamas rocket, I began to get some insight into why we mourn on the Ninth of Av.
The People of Israel Are Living
Monday felt like the longest day of my life. Maybe it was, actually. Monday was two days for the price of one, thanks to 18 hours of travel time.
Standing With Israel: My Experience at a Solidarity Rally
The gathering in 1986 in Dag Hammaarskjold Plaza is still firmly etched in my memory.
President Rivlin and Reform: Drawing Closer, Despite Differences
I hadn’t planned on spending three days in Israel last week, but with Hamas’s war against the people of Israel, I knew I had to be there.
Champions of Change: Re-Entry and Employment
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the White House event, Champions of Change: Re-Entry and Employment.
Reform Jewish Leader Praises Administration Plan to Bar LGBT Discrimination in Federal Contracts
In response to reports that the administration will ban discrimination by federal contractors against LGBT workers, Rabbi David Saperstein, Director of the Religious Action Center, issued the following statement:
Senate Filibuster of Hobby Lobby Fix Bill Shows Continuing Disregard for Women's Health
Following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Hobby Lobby almost three weeks ago, Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Mark Udall (D-CO) and Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Lou