What the Americans with Disabilities Act Means to Me
I am a living, breathing example of what the ADA can do for public school students in need of services. If someone tries to tell you otherwise, share my story. It's not one in a million. It's one of millions.
Union for Reform Judaism Joins HIAS to Sponsor Jewish Rally for Refugees in New York City
On Sunday, February 12, HIAS will host a massive Jewish Rally for Refugees in New York City. The action will take place in Battery Park, and at least 1,700 people are expected to attend.
A Fallen Fascist’s Journey to Judaism
Filmmaker Alex Holder’s “Keep Quiet” artfully documents Csanad Szedgedi’s struggle to come to terms with “the worst thing that could ever have happened to me.”
An Ode to 'Girls,' Lena Dunham, and Modern Jewish Neuroticism
Ultimately, watching Girls shouldn’t just be comedic enjoyment for American Jews. It's also a self-reflexive exercise that reminds us to be mindful of our neuroses, even if we will never be able to fully bury them.
Full and Functional: A Vision for the Federal Judiciary
In addition to the current Supreme Court vacancy, there are 118 unfilled judicial seats in the federal courts, affecting our nation’s ability to pursue justice.
New Beginnings: Tu BiShvat and Environmental Action
Tu BiShvat is an opportunity to celebrate the earth and to recommit ourselves, for another year, to environmental action.
Protecting the Americans with Disabilities Act
Last week’s Jewish Disability Advocacy Day helped kick off Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM).
A Month Later, How the Women's March Continues to Inspire Me
For me, the march meant taking inspiration from Shabbat services, joining hands with my friends from NFTY, and marching in a rejection of hate. A month later, I’m reflecting on the act of showing up and what it means for our youth engagement work.
How to Help Kids Make Sense of Similarities and Differences in Their World
Although it’s age-appropriate for young children to question physical similarities and differences, it’s important for us to teach them that it’s what’s inside that matters.