Taking Stock of Reform Jewish Education
Reform Jewish education has changed radically since 1955, when the National Association of Temple Educators (now the ARJE) was founded.
An Israeli Hospital of Humanity and Hope
On a recent visit to Israel, I witnessed extraordinary acts of human kindness at a hospital near the Syrian border.
Is There a Blessing for a Blintz?
When we moved to Israel, I kept Grandmother’s blintz pans. They were a link to the past: to heritage, to history, to family.
Is Israel Too Crowded?: Reflections from the Galilee
Israel cannot support the kind of population growth it has experienced over the past 70 years. What can we expect as this growth rate continues?
Gun Violence Prevention, One State at a Time
The Reform Jewish community has been very active in the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence.
When You Step in the Shoes of the Stranger, Beware
While being beaten with a belt, Armoush managed to capture on video one of the attackers, a 19-year-old Palestinian from Syria identified by the police as Knaan S.
Why I'm Wishing My Fellow Jews a "Happy Yom Kippur"
Given that Yom Kippur is the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, it makes sense that it can, and should, be joyful.
Palestinian Doctors, Israeli Hospitals, and Bridge-Building for Peace
Project Rozana trains Palestinian health professionals in Israeli hospitals to enhance their capacity to deliver needed health care in the Palestinian territories.
What Do We Really Mean When We Apologize?
Although we learn to say “I’m sorry” as young children, as we age, these words take on more meaning, perhaps reflecting true regret about our behavior or its impact.
We Are More Than Our Diagnoses: Speaking About Mental Illness with Compassion and Respect
A psychiatric disease is not someone’s fault nor is a diagnosis meant to be a weapon. Its purpose is not to label, but rather to help.