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Religion in the Community: Jewish and Catholic Visions of Social Service
Rabbi David Saperstein spoke yesterday at the Washington Times 30th anniversary symposium titled “Symposium on Values and Consequences,” where he was joined by Sister Dr.
States Report Reductions in Recidivism
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 62% of all people released from state prisons will be re-arrested within three years, and 40% will be re-incarnated.
Building Sukkot for Ourselves and Others
Somehow, it always seems to rain on Sukkot. The week before the holiday usually falls during the first nice days of fall— this year my housemate packed away her summer clothes this past weekend, and I wore jeans instead of shorts for the first time in too long.
Science Fiction, Non-Fictional Science, or Divine Design?
Judaism’s commitment to the preservation of the environment is no great mystery—nor is our fascination with energy and light, which we find so clearly in our holy texts. “God said, ‘let there be light;’ and there was light.
Out to Lunch: School Meal Nutritional Standards
“When you have eaten and you are satisfied, praise God for the good land God had given you” (Deuteronomy 8:10)
The sing-song-y nature of the Birkat Hamazon is stuck in my head as I write this post.
Be a Voice for Reproductive Rights
I’ll never forget Sarah.
Not What First Came to Mind
I must admit that when I first read about a growing movement to develop urban farms, a viable cost effective and environmentally friendly technique to produce food was not the first thing that came to mind.
Reform Movement Welcomes 2nd Circuit’s Ruling on DOMA
This afternoon the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit handed down its decision in Windsor vs.
PA Voter ID Law Put on Hold
Today, a Pennsylvania judge halted the implementation of Pennsylvania's voter identification law, allowing voters to cast their ballots without IDs on November 6.
The Lingering Power of Words
Words matter. As kids we learn that sticks and stones can break our bones but words can never hurt us, but we soon realize that this isn’t entirely true. Bruises fade after a few days, but words linger in our minds for much longer.