Shimon Peres on the Futility of War
After the recent passing of Israeli President Shimon Peres, z"l, I'm remembering the time I sat down with him in a Manhattan midtown hotel in 1994 at the beginning of the Oslo process to discuss the peace process.
What Is It About Israel?
It was a straightforward question, spoken in a tone that was casual but knowing: “Did it change you?” he asked us.
So, Rabbi, What Do You Really Think about Jesus?
Of course, Jews will never see Jesus as God or as an object of worship as Christians do. But when Jesus is the inspiration to feed the hungry, cloth the naked, and do the things I see so many churches in Germany do today in his name, then I look at him very positively.
Did Jacob Need Esau to Become Israel?
Parashat Tol’dot opens with matriarch Rebecca carrying twins – Esau and Jacob – who, even before birth, struggle each with the other.
Twenty Years Later, We Continue to Define the Legacy of Yitzhak Rabin
“Take your son, your only one, the one you love, Yitzhak…” (Gen 22:2)
For Kids with Disabilities, It's Time to Move from Inclusion to Normalcy
Just the other day, I overheard someone saying that they had a wonderful interaction with the “Down syndrome employee” at their local cafe.
A Conversation with Emerging Jewish Artist Alain Rogier
In the six years that Alain Rogier has devoted himself to painting after a career in law, his large-scale abstract canvasses have been exhibited internationally, most recently in Jerusalem, Israel, and Kyoto, Japan.
Tune into the URJ Biennial from Anywhere!
Can't be at the URJ Biennial in Orlando in person? We're bringing the Biennial to you! Enjoy the live stream of every can't-miss plenary session, as well as Shabbat worship, from anywhere.
Congregational Tikkun Olam Opportunities at Biennial
This year’s Biennial will provide many opportunities to learn about social justice issues and ways to engage your community in action and advocacy.