Creating a Culture of Yes
To help students and families balance Jewish education with other activities, Temple Beth-El in Providence, RI, says “yes” whenever possible. Here’s how they do it.
Jewish Men Speak Out About Injustice in Israel
The president of Men of Reform Judaism recently spoke truth to power about injustice in Israel. Read the statement and the circumstances surrounding its delivery.
Defense Budget Shows Stagnation on Guantanamo
Amidst the scramble to pass a budget and settle the debate over health care, another budget bill is winding its way through congress.
Why I’m Fasting on Tishah B’Av, and Why Now: A Reform Perspective
As a Reform Jew, I never felt called to fast on Tishah B’Av - until this year. Here's what changed my mind.
What Keeps Congregational Leaders Up at Night
As a leader – volunteer or professional – in a synagogue, what keeps you up at night? What do these concerns tell us about the contemporary Jewish landscape?
Overcoming the Obstacles to Effective Jewish-Muslim Dialogue
Imam Abdullah Antepli, a Turkish-born cleric, shares his insights on the current state of Jewish-Muslim relations in the United States.
How American Independence Democratized Judaism, Too
The values of the American Revolution – liberty, freedom, and especially democracy – profoundly affected the small colonial Jewish community and laid the groundwork for Reform Judaism.
Judaism, Sports, and College: How I Learned to Feel Comfortable Being Myself
I just wanted to be me, and have the space to figure out who that was without being squeezed inside one of those cramped, dark spaces.
How to Transform Jewish-Muslim Dialogue
Rabbi Sarah Bassin is the former executive director of New Ground, a Los Angeles-based organization dedicated to transforming the ways Jews and Muslims interact.
The Time I Saw God at Madison Square Garden
I can think of a few truly memorable worship experiences in my life, but the one that always stands out was seeing Green Day at Madison Square Garden in 2009.