Takeaways from an Inspiring Jewish Disability Advocacy Day 2018
I am so grateful for the experience I had at JDAD 2018, and I am inspired by the unique approach the Jewish community takes to advocacy on these complex issues.
The Torah of Flu
It is a mitzvah to keep our bodies safe. It is a mitzvah to protect the bodies of others.
Why Women’s Groups are Good for Synagogues
Teaching a recent cooking class in my congregation reminded me that even in the 21st century, there’s something unique, warm, and special about a synagogue women’s group.
You Shall Not Oppress a Stranger
This week, I reflected deeply on these verses and this portion’s emphasis on establishing a just society. I participated in a rally at Congressman Leonard Lance’s Westfield office to support the passage of the Dream Act.. DREAMers are people who were brought to the United States as children and until the Delayed Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA was established 6 years ago, they were not able to work, go to college or get driver’s licenses. This policy helped them pursue their dreams and contribute to our society. As we know, DACA is set to expire on March 5. This means that these DREAMers may be deported.
This Successful Model for Inclusion Support Benefits Everyone Involved
Synagogue professional need to find ways to communicate to our families that we will provide the resources to ensure their children get a Jewish education.
A Texas Synagogue's Response to the Ongoing Immigration Debate
Here in Austin, Texas, issues of immigration often take center stage in our everyday lives. Austin is known as a “Sanctuary City” – a label given to cities that prioritize local law enforcement over federal immigration enforcement, even while complying with federal laws. Austin’s UT c
I Want Hamantaschen to Be Like When I Was a Kid
When I was growing up on Long Island, hamantaschen had a golden yeast dough and filling that oozed from the seams. What ever happened to those delicious treats?
Seeing Campers for Who They Are
Senator Tammy Duckworth's words rang in my ears as I thought about our work at camp – helping children be seen for who they are and their potential, rather than be limited or diminished for their struggles.
Jewish Resources for Coping with the Tragic Shooting in Parkland, FL
As Reform Jews, our task is to challenge America's conscience. Here, yet again, we offer words, prayers, and concrete ways to take action to prevent gun violence.
Gifts Gunned Down: Parashat T’rumah and This Week’s Trauma
A day of love, romance, flowers, chocolate, amorous notes, and intimate poems turned into one of hate, fear, bloodshed, tragedy, and death.