Meet Jewish Musical Virtuoso Josh Nelson
Multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter Josh Nelson shares his passion for music and Judaism by organizing Shabbat happenings for unaffiliated young Jews, performing and recording albums with his band the
Shofar's Voice: A Poem for the High Holidays
Join the Climate Mobilization in New York on September 24
During this season of Jewish holidays, as we talk of renewal and redemption, we must reaffirm our commitment to renewing God’s creation.
The Journey Continues to Restore the Voting Rights Act
The day after Rosh HaShanah, the RAC joined with the NAACP and others to complete America’s Journey for Justice – a thousand mile march from Selma, Alabama, to Washington, D.C. – to raise awareness for the Voting Rights Advancement Act (among other civil rights issues).
L'Taken Ruach Week!
Thanks to everyone who participated in our inagural L'Taken Ruach Week! This post has been updated below to show the winners of our four prizes. And to thank everyone who participated at L'Taken we will have a special gift for you at L'Taken.
What Does Eliijah Have to Do with Blowing the Shofar on Yom Kippur?
It is for good reason that Jews close Yom Kippur — just before the blowing of the shofar — with the triumphant cry from the wonderful passage (First Kings, Chapter 19) in which Elijah vanquishes the prophets
Register to Vote in Solidarity with the Fight to Restore Voting Rights
Last week, the NAACP’s America’s Journey for Justice, a 1000-mile civil rights march from Selma to Washington, crescendoed as hundreds gathered on Capitol Hill to raise their voices for justice.
Iran Deal Inches towards Adoption and Implementation
Now that the September 17 deadline for congressional action on the Iran Nuclear Deal has passed, many are wondering what will come next. Will Iran receive immediate sanctions relief?
The Undesired Fast
For many Jews, the Yom Kippur fast is one of the hardest and most meaningful Jewish acts they will perform during the year.
A Steep Task We Cannot Avoid
Rabbi Tarfon teaches, “You are not expected to complete the task, but neither are you free to avoid it.” (Pirkei Avot 2:21).