Hannah’s Prayer: Seeking Wholeness in the Face of Mental Illness
As the blast of the shofar awakens our souls this High Holiday season, so, too, can it awaken us to the pleas of people who suffer with mental illness.
Launching My Journey: From Orthodox Feminist to Reform Rabbi
As I chronicle my journey from Orthodox feminist to Reform rabbi, I would like to explore what it means to be a Jewish woman, and what it means to be a human being.
Meet the new Eisendrath Legislative Assistants: Building a world of compassion, justice and wholeness
We are excited to begin this year as the RAC's 2017-18 class of Eisendrath Legislative Assistants. We come to the RAC with a wide range of experiences and interests and look forward to growing together as a community of activists, thinkers, and change-makers.
The Storms Have Passed, but the Needs Continue
Although Harvey and Irma has dissipated, countless individuals and numerous Reform congregations were affected by the storms. Their needs will continue for months.
6 Tools and Resources for These Unprecedented Times
In these unprecedented times, here are six timely tools and resources to help enhance and enrich Jewish life in your community during this High Holiday season and beyond.
In the Days of Awe, stand with those who need access to care
At this time of the Jewish New Year, we should want to help not harm people.
What a Jewish Student’s College Resume Can Look Like
My high school friends called it “the black hole of death.” This was the (loving) name for “the Jewish events Julie goes to all the time that keeps her from hanging out with us on weeknights and weekends.” They were right to make note of the timing – in high school, I spent most of my time outside of school attending youth group events, leading board meetings, working at the synagogue, and serving as a madricha, a counselor.
It is time to bring young immigrants into the light
The 60th Chapter of Isaiah begins with the fiery words: Stand up! From there, the prophet’s vision unfurls:
Stand up and shine! For your light has come!
Leading the Way Toward Justice in St. Louis
New census data affirms the role of government programs in eradicating poverty
On Tuesday, September 12, 2017, the United States Census Bureau released its data for 2016.