What an Atheist Belgian Musician Taught Me about Judaism
As a teenager, I would sit on my bedroom floor listening to old records of Belgian singer-songwriter, poet, and performer Jacques Brel. I didn’t need to keep a journal, because his lyrics wove together everything I felt at the time. Brel had a fire within, and his anger, longing, passion, and truth blazed through every word he sang. His music, raw and real, transformed and fed my soul; it informed and shaped who I am today.
How To Talk Politics at Your Family Seder Without Killing Each Other
Should we avoid prickly subjects at the seder? Steer clear of talk about candidates, platforms, policies and anything potentially objectionable for the sake of a happy holiday?
Take Action on World Malaria Day
Monday, April 25, is World Malaria Day, a time when athletes, musicians, actors and actresses, faith leaders and many more advocates around the world will join together to call attention to fight against malaria.
Justice Delayed by Indefinite Detention
In the book of Deuteronomy, we find one of the best-known social justice texts in our tradition: “Tzedek, tzedek tirdof,” “Justice, justice shall you pursue” (16:20).
This Passover, Let Our People Pray: Here's How to Help
How can our congregations help support Women of the Wall?
Awakening Our Democracy
From April 16 through 18, thousands of Americans will gather in Washington, D.C., to urge Congress to pass necessary voting rights and campaign finance reforms, as well as to hold hearings and a vote on President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee.
What's at Stake? A Look at the Western Wall Agreement
The compromise will bridge a festering schism between Israel and American Jewry, who have voiced concern about the government’s failure to recognize their authenticity and their needs. The hope is that the Western Wall will be an enduring symbol of Jewish unity, not fractious division.
Preventing Malaria in Refugee Communities
Refugees and displaced people face many challenges fleeing dangerous situations throughout the world.
State Paid Leave Grants Provide Fair Benefits to Real Families
While the FAMILY Act (H.R. 1439/S. 786), which would create a federal paid family leave program, has stalled in Congress, legislators are finding other ways to expand access to paid leave across the country.