If Anne Frank Had a Gun
I am often asked why Jews went like sheep to the slaughter during the Holocaust. The question falsely assumes it was possible to resist, but Jews failed to do so.
Holy Fertile Ground: Creating Compassionate Spaces for People on a Family-Building Journey
4 Jewish Ways to Take Part in #GivingTuesday
This #GivingTuesday, give back in one or more ways that are meaningful to you.
What Is the Zionist Message in Israel's Spring Holidays?
Thriving Reform Jewish congregations in Israel can help Israelis meet modern life and all its challenges in today's Promised Land.
In Afghanistan, I Started Praying Before I Traveled
In 2005-2006, I worked in Afghanistan, and to get to work, I had to travel on one of the most dangerous roads in the world. This is when I started praying for safe travels.
An Imam and a Rabbi Walk Into a Conference of Reform Jews...
It sounds like the beginning of a joke, and in truth, there’s a lot of laughter in what comes next: An imam and a rabbi walk into a conference of Reform Jews…
A Woman of Valor: An Interpretation for the 21st Century
Based on Proverbs 31:10-31, this poem is one writer’s interpretation of “Eshet Chayil” (A Woman of Valor) for the 21st century.
Sand on the Floor: A Synagogue's History, and My Own
I recently created a documentary about a synagogue’s history and in the process, uncovered an important chapter in my own journey that began when I was a child.
The Best Gift My Parents Ever Gave Me
I cite my parents’ decision to raise a Jewish family as my gift of a lifetime because of the astronomical impact it has had on my life thus far.
This is Your Chance to Speak Up about the URJ’s Impact on Your Congregation
On March 12, 2018, we will launch the URJ Baseline Congregational Impact Survey to evaluate the impact of your experiences with the URJ on your congregation.