How Ritual Got a Bad Rap
Learn what writer, editor, blogger, and professor of liturgy Dr. Lawrence A. Hoffman has to say about Jewish ritual and worship.
7 Israelis Who Have Made a Deep Impact on Life in the U.S.
Honoring International Transgender Day of Remembrance
On Monday, November 20, the Reform Movement joins in solidarity with people around the world mourning the loss of those who fell victim in the past year to anti-transgender violence.
Why we Became a Brit Olam Congregation
When Abraham is chosen by God to bring blessing into the world, we don’t know why. We only learn a remarkable insight into God’s thinking chapters later, when God is musing to Godself about whether to discuss the challenges of society with him.
How to Build Connections and Leadership in the Jewish Community
Through the JewV’Nation Fellowship, cohort participants collaborate, network, and build the field of leaders for Jews of color in the Reform Movement and beyond.
Why We Became a Brit Olam Congregation
Recently, the board of my congregation unanimously passed the Brit Olam, committing to act powerfully and together to bring upon the world we want.
Why We Must Speak Out Against Sexual Violence
The onslaught of stories exposing powerful men committing acts of sexual violence against women is a sad reminder that we often are not safe in our own bodies.
Celebrating Refugees' Birthdays with a Kansas Jewish Community
Our congregation has tried to live up to the Torah’s challenge, reaching out to refugee neighbors who come from cultures and communities very different from our own.
The Band's Visit: A Rabbinic Broadway Review
At its heart, The Band’s Visit is about a group of people who have experienced hardship and loss, whose lives have not necessarily played out the way they hoped or intended.
Honoring International Transgender Day of Remembrance
Today is International Transgender Day of Remembrance, a time opportunity to read and reflect on the names of those we have lost.