Yahrzeit for 14 Youths: Deaths We Can’t Live With
Tonight marks the Sabbath before the yahrzeit for 14 youths and three adults shot to death at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School.
How the Jewish Community Can Lead on the Issue of Mental Health
In April 2015, when I was 15 years old, I learned that my grandfather had taken his own life after fighting with anxiety and depression for many years.
In Israel, Finding Value in the Voices of the “Other”
I love the sounds of Jerusalem. The voices, noises, and music all tell stories that are unparalleled in the Jewish world – and perhaps in the world at large.
Drawing Comfort from Tradition When Tragedy Strikes
On the first anniversary of the Parkland shooting, we remember the lost lives and the lost innocence of an entire generation that is using its voice to stop gun violence.
How You Can Help Remember the Victims of the Pittsburgh Shooting
The 11 innocent victims who were killed in the Tree of Life tragedy must not be put aside. It is our responsibility to remember; it is our obligation never to forget.
Still Fighting: 7 Ways to Celebrate International Women's Day
For this International Women's Day, consider celebrating the achievements of Women of the Wall, in addition to honoring the women in your sisterhood and congregation.
Netanyahu from the Perspective of Others
Oslo Diaries, a valuable perspective on a missed opportunity for peace between Israel and the Palestinians, reminds us there were sincere peace proponents on both sides.
Advocating for Gun Violence Prevention After Parkland
Days before the first anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shootings we lobbied on Capitol Hill for the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019.
Wholly Jewish: Our New Podcast Showcases the Beauty of Jewish Diversity
In our new podcast, Wholly Jewish, Jews across the ethnic, cultural, and gender spectrums tell their stories, strengthening and enriching their own Jewishness and our community.
The Three Roles Your Board Is Missing
Nominating candidates who can effectively be involved in the three modes of governance is very important. Here are three board roles you should have that you may not have thought about.