Remembering Rabbi Aaron Panken, in his own words from Selma on the 50th Anniversary of "Bloody Sunday"
This post is adapted from a message Rabbi Fred Guttman sent to his congregation, Temple Emanuel of Greensboro, NC.
Challenging my Jewish Community to Tackle Gender-Based Violence
We must create conversations and ask hard questions, fostering a culture of brave outspokenness. This year, I have been on a journey to tackle issues of gender-based violence in my own Jewish community.
May We All Be Disciples of Our Aaron
Remembering his colleague, friend, and an extraordinary, brilliant human being, Rabbi Rick Jacobs delivered this eulogy at the funeral of Rabbi Aaron D. Panken, z”l.
Serving Reform Judaism: Learn How at the MRJ Conference
Serving Reform Judaism means we sit at the table with other Reform Movement affiliates to represent the interests and priorities of our members – Reform Jewish men.
Jerusalem: A City United, A City Divided
There is the Jerusalem on high and the Jerusalem of below. The Jerusalem of Old and of New. The Jerusalem of West and of East. The Jerusalem of Gold and of Iron.
On Shavuot: "Re-Covenanting" as a Unified People
Remarkable unity characterized the Jewish people in the days before receiving Torah at Sinai. Today, such unity isn’t always visible in the Jewish world.
6 Ways to Strengthen Social Justice Work in Your Congregation – and Strengthen Your Congregation in the Process
Through our work with congregations pursuing justice across North America, we have identified several principles that can help you strengthen social justice work in your congregation.
A Little-Known Superhero in the Land of Movie-Making
Isaias W. Hellman was the principal builder and financier of many of the infrastructures and institutions that endure in modern Los Angeles.
Shavuot and Criminal Justice Reform
Shavuot marks the end of the counting of the Omer, the 49 days between Passover and Shavuot. Many view the counting of the Omer as a spiritual and conscientious practice—but while the Reform Jewish community conscientiously counts through 49 days, we know that there are many who count days, weeks, and years as they serve time in the criminal justice system.
Shavuot Backyard Fun: Making Blueberry Balsamic Ice Cream
This ice cream is made with 100% kid power! I love this process because it’s fun, interactive, and takes some stamina.