Talking to My Daughter about the Refugee Crisis
Although my daughter is too young to grasp today’s migrant crisis or its ties to Jewish history, my wife and I will instill in her a kinship with oppressed peoples.
How Do We Take Down a Mezuzah When We Leave a Place We've Loved?
“Rabbi, I’m moving tomorrow and just wanted to ask you: Is there a proper way to take down my mezuzah?”
It’s Election Season in Israel: What You Need to Know
It’s election season in Israel, a country whose vibrant democracy is different than that found in either the U.S. or Canada. Let’s explore some of these differences.
A Bold Centrist: Remembering Isaac M. Wise on His 200th Birthday
Isaac Mayer Wise, widely recognized as the founder of Reform Judaism in North America, worked to create a nationally united expression of Judaism under his leadership.
I am a Woman, and I Have Gender Bias
The first step in addressing implicit gender bias is simply becoming aware.
Book of Esther: A Poem
Reform Jewish poet Stacey Z. Robinson wrote this original poem for Purim, painting a much different picture of Esther than we knew as children.
Reflections from the Western Wall on International Women’s Day
Tonight as I gather 10 women to recite Birkat HaGomeil (after overcoming danger), I will hold close hundreds of others – with me recently to celebrate the new month.
From Mormon Roots to the Rabbinate: One Rabbi’s Unusual Journey
Learn about Rabbi Benjamin Spratt’s unusual Jewish journey and some of his insights into the Book of Leviticus.
One Way Our Congregation Pursues Global Social Justice - And How Yours Can, Too
At Temple Emanuel (TE) in Metropolitan Washington, D.C., we are dreamers of peace and justice.
I Am Jewish and More
On the first day of religious school, I introduced myself to my class: “Hi, I’m Sasha Dominguez.” One of the students responded, “Dominguez? That’s not a Jewish last name.”