It's Elul: 6 Ways to Get Ready for the High Holidays
3 Prayers for the Jewish New Year
Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish new year, begins Sunday, September 29, at sundown. As we prepare, emotionally and spiritually, for these Days of Awe, we offer three prayers for the season.
How My Hispanic-Filipino and Jewish Identities Come Together through Teaching
As someone who is half-Filipino and half-Hispanic and grew up in a diverse Dallas, TX neighborhood, I never gave much thought to the politics of skin color and how that affected me – at least not until I entered the Jewish community.
Learning How to Make a Difference in Our World
Many of us want to help repair what is broken in our world. Getting started, though, often can feel overwhelming. What can push us past thought toward action?
Mrs. Maisel Offers Comedy, Resilience, and Hope in a World That Needs It
Midge Maisel’s defining characteristic – and her appeal – is her refusal to let any obstacle, and there are many, faze her. For Midge, there’s always a work-around.
On the Other Hand: Making Our Community Better for Everyone
This week, we close out the book of Leviticus with Parashat B’chukotai, and learn about the rewards of following the commandments.
On the Other Hand: But, Who's Counting
In this week’s Torah portion, Parashat B'midbar, we're commanded to take a census of the “whole Israelite community.” Rabbi Rick Jacobs reflects on a new study from the Jews of Color Field Building Initiative, on what it means to include the “whole” community, including women and Je
On the Other Hand: How to Be Generous
In Parashat Lech L’cha, Abraham shows what it means to be a Jewish leader of depth, courage, and generosity.