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When Antisemitism Comes to School

Rabbi Toby H. Manewith
This was not the first time a stranger or acquaintance asked for guidance or a listening ear. I've been approached with concerns about antisemitism in schools, at the grocery store, and even after exiting the bathroom at my temple.

Launching Them

Rabbi Beth Lieberman
A mother reflects on marking her daughter's departure for college and the solace rituals offer.

What I Wish I Still Didn’t Understand

Crystal Hill
As I continued to watch antisemitism and Christian nationalism rise, I found myself worrying about how to best keep my loved ones safe and wondered if my great grandmother had the same thoughts.

Children of Ruth: Artists Choosing Judaism

Jean Bloch Rosensaft

The Heller Museum at Hebrew Union College in New York is proud to present “Children of Ruth: Artists Choosing Judaism,” an unprecedented international group exhibition by artists who have found a spiritual home in Judaism through conversion. Their journeys

Poems of Sorrow and Hope

Rabbi Hanna Yerushalmi
As I wrestled with my feelings after October 7th, I found that poetry offered me an unexpected outlet. Whether reflecting on the lives lost, the joy of seeing hostages come home, or the comfort I found in our traditions, writing gave me a respite from the complex emotions I was experiencing.