Bearing Witness to the Immigration Crisis at the U.S.- Mexico Border
This post is adapted from a report written for the Reform Movement's Commission on Social Action. Photo: Bill Swersey/HIAS.
The Return of Abraham: A True Story of T’shuvah
My father's art was stolen from him - only to be returned, many years later, by the thief's repentant children.
Take Time to Look at the Sky: Sage Advice for Summer Shabbats
Our lives are so hurried and hectic that sometimes we need time just to catch our breath. This is the purpose of Shabbat.
How Hebrew Connects Me to Antiquity and Modernity
These days, I mostly use Hebrew to teach bar and bat mitzvah students, but seeking to enhance my Hebrew IQ, I’ve started streaming Israeli music and television shows.
The Value of Listening to Our Grandparents’ Stories
Judaism teaches us to value those who have spent more time on earth. We learn about the concept of honoring our parents at a young age, which many interpret as respecting elders.
3 Lessons for All of Us, from HUC-JIR's Founders' Fellowship
The Founders’ Fellows can teach us all about solving the problems in our own communities.
Finding Joy in Board Service: Join Us for a Day of Learning in 40+ Locations
To attend the URJ Day of Leadership Learning: Finding the Joy in Board Service at any of the locations below, register through October 25th.
Justice, Justice: How One Jewish Teen Found Her Passion for Creating Positive Change
My name is Tali, and I just spent three and a half weeks learning how to be an effective and just leader
What Does a Congregation with a Growth Mindset Look Like?
What does a congregation exhibiting a growth mindset look like? Here are four characteristics.