Visiting When Someone in the Family is Ill
When we visit the sick, it is our job to be present, kind, and ready to listen, all of which can be more challenging if the person we are visiting is part of our family.
The Gay Synagogue I Didn’t Know I Needed
Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood, CA, is dedicated to raising the voices of queer folks so the rest of the Jewish community cannot help but hear our cry.
This New Documentary Tells the Story of an Israeli Trans Woman and Her Family
The film chronicles the challenges that Amit, her former wife Galit, and their children endured during Amit’s gender transition.
How Midrash and Commentary Help Us Read Between the Lines
As Rosh HaShanah approached last year, I was living in southwestern China, where I celebrated by eating apples and explaining the Jewish New Year to my Chinese roommate.
At the Intersection of Torah and Israel
Learn about Rabbi Reuven Greenvald, the Union for Reform Judaism’s director of Israel engagement, and what he brings to the table when it comes to this critical work.
I was a NFTY Social Action Leader. Here’s Why I Think You Should Go to Consultation
A quick note from Logan Zinman Gerber, our National Teen Campaign Organizer:
During Hanukkah, Shedding Light on Child Detention in Tornillo, Texas
It is hard to believe that Hanukkah is already here. I am sure many other people get to this time of year and wonder, “How did we get here?”
4 Things to Know about Engaging Baby Boomers
For congregation seeking to undertake or advance endeavors to engage baby boomers, here are four insights to keep in mind.
A Familiar Conversation with a Family Twist
It's a conversation I had had hundreds of times in my 44 years as a Jewish educator. However, this time was different: It was with my son.
5 Reasons Why Your Congregation Can’t Not Send Teens & Adults to NFTY Convention
Anyone who has been to NFTY Convention will tell you that it is an experience like no other, and this year’s event will be extra special. NFTY Convention 2019 will be held in Dallas, TX, February 15-18, 2019, and will bring together more than 1,400 teen leaders, college students, Jewish educators, alumni and other dedicated supporters.