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).
Our Leaders and Our Teachers: Moses and Middle Passage
Moses is perhaps the only person who knew the date of his death.
A Guide to Congressional Action on Reproductive Rights
Over the past few weeks, there has been a big spotlight on women’s health and reproductive rights in Congress. A number of bills have been introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, which pose a threat to women’s healthcare in our country.
My Reform Jewish Journey: Using My Brain and Finding My Faith
I was raised in a small farming town in Tennessee where nearly everyone was a Southern Baptist.
Fasting and the Fight to End Solitary Confinement
As Jews all over the world observed the atonement rituals of Yom Kippur this week, I decided to dedicate my fast to the roughly 80,000 prisoners currently being held in solitary
A Conversation with Leadership Expert and Best-Selling Author Chester Elton
Best-selling author Chester Elton is one of the world’s foremost experts on leadership and employee engagement. His books, co-authored with Adrian Gostick, have been translated into more than 30 languages and sold more than a million copies.
From the Director’s Desk: Teen Voices in Our Work
The three pieces we have assembled for you in this issue of the Journal of Youth Engagement have several elements in common that are worth highlighting.
The Value of Our Teens’ Time
This is the paradox of youth professionals everywhere: We want to help our teens de-stress from their very busy lives by participating in enriching and restoring activities at their synagogue. How do we get them here without making their lives busier or adding more to their already over-programmed schedules? Is that even possible?
Practicing Audacious Hospitality on Sukkot
I cherish the holiday of Sukkot. It beautifully encapsulates the quintessential magic of this bountiful time of year.
Conversations with Engagement Innovators: Rabbi PJ Schwartz
- How have you engaged your community around youth? We have always had a successful and vibrant youth program, and it continues to grow. Because youth engagement is a passion of mine, I am very involved in programming, both formally and informally.