Parshat Behar: A Biblical Vision of Economic Justice
“(Every seventh year) that which grows of itself of your harvest you shall not reap, and the grapes of your vine you should not gather; it shall be a year of solemn rest for the land.
Revisiting and Rededicating
Every May, Jewish American Heritage Month offers all of us the opportunity to more deeply engage with the three and a half centuries of Jewish life in the United States.
Revisiting and Rededicating: A Major Moment in Reform History
Every May, Jewish American Heritage Month offers all of us the opportunity to more deeply engage with the three and a half centuries of Jewish life in the United States. It invites us to take stock of the religious, cultural, political and social currents that have shaped and been shaped by American Jewry.
The Core of the Matter: Resettling Refugees
This is the fourth in a series of posts outlining some of the core issues related to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and the Reform Movement’s positions on these issues.
What Synagogue Leaders Need To Know About Adapting To Change
Dr. Ronald Heifetz, a hysician and world-renowned expert on leadership, is the founding director of the Center for Public Leadership at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He is the author of multiple books on leadership-related topics.
Jews of Color Get Personal and Political at First-Ever National Gathering
As calls for criminal justice reform continue to spark national debate, the largest-ever gathering of Jews of color convened this week in New York City to discuss matters of racial justice inside and outside the Jewish community.
Three Policy Changes to Support this Mother's Day
On Mother’s Day, which will be celebrated on May 8, we will take time to honor our mothers and all of the love and support they give us.
Honor World Refugee Day by Joining the Refugees Welcome Campaign
Throughout the month of June, faith communities across the country are joining in a Refugees Welcome Campaign in honor of World Refugee Day on June 20.
Ending the Payday Loan Debt Trap
Rabbinic tradition has always encouraged Jews to provide loans to assist those in need.