Northeastern University’s Answer to Food Insecurity – A Community Fridge
This Elul, what comes to mind as I think about my own growth and what empowers me towards religious action is the work of Northeastern University’s Community Fridge.
Stuff
This is not going to be a sad story, I promise.
The Honey Bee and the Apple Tree: A Rosh Hashanah Story
A Conversation with Author Rabbi Joseph. B. Meszler on his new book.
Support the People of Haiti
On Saturday morning, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Haiti, resulting in the death of more than 1400 people and thousands more injured.
The URJ Reflection Project: Go Deeper on “The Spiritual”
As part of the URJ Reflection Project, a new set of offerings and experiences for the High Holidays in a time of social distance, we’ve also developed three short essays that allow you to go deeper into the essence of Jewish wisdom that grounds these rituals.
A Charlottesville Rabbi Reflects on the Infamous Hate Rally and Its Aftermath
Many white Jews were raised to believe that America was a kind of promised land, where mass public demonstrations of hatred towards Jews was a thing of the past. Then came August 12, 2017, the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, VA.
Addressing Antisemitism While Keeping Our Eyes on Collective Freedom and Racial Justice
More than a year after the murder of George Floyd, as we continue to manage the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as increased antisemitism, I fear that white Jews are beginning to lose steam and the ability to continue to engage in antiracism work is beginning to wane.
From Anti-Semite to Bridge Builder
Read about Imam Abdullah Antepli, a Turkish-born cleric whose odyssey took him from anti-Semite to Jewish-Muslim bridge builder.
Celebrating Emancipation Day
It is important to pay attention to how we remember Emancipation Day in Canada.
August Family Fun with the Artists Behind Shabbat ShaMorning
Before the summer slips away, join award-winning children’s musician and composer Ellen Allard for Summer Family Jam, a 5-week series of joyful, interactive, and engaging 30-minute virtual family music classes for ages 0 - 6.