A Note of Farewell from Rabbi David Saperstein
Today I will leave my position as director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism to assume my responsibilities as the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom. It is a great honor.
Where I'm From: A Poem on Identity
I am from blintzes, from Crest toothpaste and kippot tucked into a dresser drawer.
I am from no eating in the bedrooms, singing all the time, comfy couches, a grandfather clock on the wall and challah French toast.
Finally Finding My Way to Judaism, the Faith That Beckoned
I was born into a Catholic family and given a Catholic education, but for as long as I can remember, Judaism has always fascinated me.
The Torah In Haiku: Sh'mot
Moses: What's your name?
God: Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh
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Exodus 3:13-14:
A Prayer for Peace in Paris
Source of all being,
May peace come swiftly to the people of Paris.
May the hostages be comforted,
May the wounded be healed,
May the mourners be consoled.
May all the people of Paris find comfort under your sheltering wings.
Why This MLK Day Is Different from All Other MLK Days
Every year, on the third Monday of January, our country celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day by reflecting on his legacy and enjoying a day off from work. We take this time to reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. King and the impact he had on our nation’s fight for civil rights.
The Plagues Within
In her d'var Torah this week, Rabbi Ellen Weinberg Dreyfus challenges us by examining the layers of this critical parashah, as we attempt, once again, to unravel the complexities behind God’s
Aux Juifs de France
This is a prayer for the Jews of France after the terror attack on a kosher market in Paris.
The Fate of France is Entwined with the Fate of its Jews
The kosher supermarket was chosen deliberately. Men, women and children were shopping and preparing for Shabbat.
Praying With Our Feet For Economic Justice
When reflecting on his experience marching in Selma, Alabama with Dr.