A Letter to My Son on His First Day of Jewish Summer Camp
Having been a sleepaway camper myself for every summer of my childhood, I know camp will change you. I can't wait for you to come home and teach us what you have learned.
Jews of Color Ask Us All to Dream of - and Fight for - Justice
Last week, we watched in horror and dismay as violent event after violent event unfolded, each amplifying and recontextualizing the one before it.
Why Infertility is a Jewish Issue - and What We Can Do About It
Just how is infertility a Jewish issue? Our community has always placed a value on raising Jewish families.
Why Every Depression-Era Jewish Boy Wanted to Be a Boxer
Renowned boxing historian Mike Silver revives the glorious era of boxing, when from the early 1900s to the late 1930s, Jewish fighters were a dominant force with 29 world champions and nearly 200 title contenders. Encyclopedic in scope, the volume is richly illustrated with 255 photos, some of them lost for years.
Week of Tragedy Renews Need for Action on Racial Justice
Last week, we witnessed a series of tragedies across the United States. In Baton Rouge, Alton Sterling was shot and killed by police during an altercation outside of a convenience store.
A Prayer for Nice
I offer this prayer of solidarity and healing after Thursday night’s Bastille Day truck attack in Nice, France.
Protecting Domestic Violence Victims from Gun Violence
Domestic violence is far too prevalent in our society today, and, sadly, it is even further exacerbated by gun violence.
Progressive Jews Stand with France
Global Reform-affiliated organizations made statements in response to this week's terrorist attack in Nice, France.
First National Monument Honoring LGBTQ+ History
A few months ago on the RAC blog, I wrote about the campaign to make the historic Stonewall Inn a national monument as a part of the United States National Park Service.