October 14: Join the People's Climate Movement
What: People’s Climate Movement (PCM) is organizing pop up events across the country mobilize activists to call on U.S.
Fighting the Death Penalty, State by State
As the U.S. Supreme Court started its new term last week, national attention once again turned to the death penalty.
South Carolina, Climate Change, and Floods of Biblical Proportions
The recent flooding in South Carolina has been referred to as a "biblical flooding," the sixth one-in-1,000-years-chance-of-happening flood that has happened in the p
October 24: Food Justice on Food Day
Food Day 2015 is coming up on October 24. Food Day is a day to celebrate and enjoy locally grown, healthy, fresh food and to push for improved food policies.
The Term Ahead: SCOTUS and What You Should Look Out For
Just as some people are excited about the beginning of a new season of their favorite television show, many people (including me) are excited about the new Supreme Court term, which began on October 5.
Abraham: God’s Choice as Covenantal Partner
In chapter 12 of Genesis, when we meet Abram, who later in the portion becomes Abraham –God has tried three times to encourage human beings to create a just, caring, and compassionate society on earth. From the time of creation, such a community has been God’s highest goal.
Nobody’s Perfect: The Challenge of Seeing the Sacred around Us
The Ba’al Shem Tov said: There are two ways to serve God. One is to separate yourself from people and from the world’s affairs, and to devote yourself wholly to a study of religious books. This is the safe way.
How to Organize a Hanukkah Bazaar
Hanukkah, which begin at sundown on December 6th, seems far off – but it isn’t too early for your congregation, sisterhood, or brotherhood to start planning a Hanukkah fundraiser.
Small but Mighty
“When you grow up, you’ll understand.” Have you heard this sentiment recited to young people by parents, and perhaps teachers who didn’t know the answer to a probing question, or were simply hesitant to approach it? It framed generations, in a way. Set boundaries. But in a time when we have just recently witnessed a 17-year-old becoming the youngest Nobel Peace Prize Laureate to date – I’d say the sentiment has expired.
Emerging Reform Summer Camp Affirms the Jewish Future in France
The terrorist attacks in Paris last January suggested to some French Jews that they try to find a safer haven elsewhere.