Pushing Hatred Out of the Civic Mainstream
This election once again brought anti-Semitism, racism, xenophobia, and misogyny to the foreground of American politics and, it is up to us to push them out of the mainstream of our civic life.
In the Absence of Wholeness, God Cries With Us
At the ancient Temple, our rabbis warned us about unchecked hatred. Recently at this very site, I shoved and pushed to protect others from such hate.
How Your Congregation Can Achieve Success on #GivingTuesday
Begun on November 27, 2012, #GivingTuesday was created by the team at the Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact at the 92nd Street Y as an antidote to the conspicuous consumption of its counterparts, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Beginning with 2,500 organizations, #GivingTuesday’s popularity has skyrocketed and last year 27,000 different organizations participated. This year, #GivingTuesday falls on November 29th.
Here are seven tips to get your congregation’s community involved in the year’s biggest day of giving.
5 Important Skills for Youth in the 21st Century
The recent election cycle has been a reminder of the important work we do in helping the next generation navigate a complex world. In times of rapid change, our youth need more than traditional learning to truly thrive. So, what does it take?
How to Put a Unique Jewish Stamp on Your American Thanksgiving
Consider the themes Thanksgiving inspires: remembrance, appreciation of blessings, family, togetherness, food, and a celebration of freedom. Could these things be any more Jewish?!
8 Ways to Connect With Jewish Life On Campus
It’s that time of the year again: moving into new dorms and apartments, catching up with friends after a great summer, buying (way too expensive) textbooks, and double-checking schedules to make sure you get to the right class.
Happy 3rd Anniversary to Our Torah Podcast! Plus, Our All-Time Most Popular Episodes
Here at ReformJudaism.org, we’re celebrating a very special birthday: Our first podcast, On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah, is turning three years old! We’re growing up so fast and getting so big. Cake, anyone?
Why Community Health Centers are Vital to the American Health Care System
Across the nation, CHCs provide critical access to primary and preventive health care for 27 million patients each year. In order to be eligible for the direct federal grants that help sustain our operations, all of us must adhere to numerous regulations and serve the same fundamental mission, to provide primary health care to everyone, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Bridging the Divide: Progressive Judaism in Israel and America
Today’s religious reality in Israel is painful. Israelis are deeply divided between religious and secular, and neither group wants anything to do with the other.
2017 Year in Review
As we ring the end of 2017, relive some of the highlights of a year filled with organizing, advocating, and coming together at the RAC. Here are our top 12 (because we couldn’t choose just 10!) moments of 2017. What were yours? Happy New Year