4 Jewish Takeaways from Trump's Big Speech to Congress
President Donald Trump’s speech to a joint meeting of Congress is getting rave reviews for the subdued, "presidential" style of his delivery, but what did he actually mean? Here are four takeaways from the speech and what it says about bias and the Jews.
Safety and Security Resources for Your Congregation
With bomb threats and acts of vandalism aimed at Jewish institutions dominating the headlines, congregational leaders are evaluating their synagogues’ safety and security procedures. Check out these resources available to your congregation.
Key Voting Rights Developments to Watch
From North Carolina to Arkansas, laws that could restrict the right to vote are being debated in state legislatures and challenged in the courts.
#BeLikeEsther: Show Us How You Stand Up for What’s Right
This Purim, we recognize modern-day heroes for their courage, chutzpah, integrity, goodness, and – most of all – for inspiring us all to #BeLikeEsther.
Fake It 'til You Make It: My Conversion to Judaism
Conversion was not an instantaneous event, but a journey that began years before, when I first began to wonder why we fast on Yom Kippur - and it was one that would continue long after I emerged from the mikveh.
L'Taken Student Speaks Up For LGBTQ Equality
At the February 10-12, 2017 L'Taken Social Justice Seminar, Noah Hùng Spanding-Schecter, from Congregation Beth Tikvah in Columbus, OH., learned about social justice. Here is an excerpt of Noah's speech on LGBTQ equality, which he
Support Access to Abortion and the EACH Woman Act
On January 31, 2017, Congresswomen Barbara Lee (D-CA-13) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-9) reintroduced the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance Act, or&nbs
From Frightening Pessimism to Cautious Optimism
I frame my Israel engagement as a partnership with Israelis about acknowledging Israel’s progress and supporting its future regarding the Jewish State’s own self-definition and vision
After a Bomb Threat, I Remain Hopeful That Goodness Will Win
When our JCC received a bomb threat on Monday morning, suddenly, the front desk staff didn’t seem tough enough for the real world.
The 5 (or So) Habits of Successful Seder Leaders
What kind of leadership style works best for a seder? During a period when we are experiencing a shake-up in national leadership, you may want to re-examine the relationship that exists between leader and participants at the Passover meal.