A Prayer for Confronting Sexual Harassment
May the “Me Too” campaign of this week be blessed with the staying power to live well beyond the news cycle.
"The Meyerowitz Stories" is the Most Jew-ish Movie of the Year
The Meyerowitz Stories may be the most Jewish film you see all year that isn’t explicitly Jewish - and it may even be the best film you see all year, period.
When the Student is the Teacher: Lessons From a Stack of Old Letters
When a close family friend died, an old stack of our letters reminded me how I had been a teacher to him, even as he had been one to me.
Coming Out Makes History
The Reform Jewish community has welcomed, embraced and fought for LGBTQ people and continues to do so even now as transgender individuals are under attack by our government.
What’s More Jewish Than Comedy?℠
From the Marx Brothers to the Three Stooges, George Burns to Mel Brooks, Woody Allen to Joan Rivers, Jews dominate the comedy industry. Why are we so funny?
Why criminal justice reform?
Want to be Happy? Take a Lesson From Jewish Tradition
Before we left the house as kids, my dad always asked, “Is everybody happy?” Learn what Jewish tradition has to say about happiness.
A victory for immigrants in California
A recruitment poster encouraging immigrants to build new lives in California hangs at Ellis Island.
11 Incredible Sukkot You'll Love
As Jews the world over construct their own sukkahs - temporary, walled, outdoors structures with a view of the sky - we've rounded up a few especially impressive versions.
Things Matter: On Giving Wildfire Victims Space to Grieve
Our things are important and precious to us. They are physical manifestations of our memories. They are our attachment to people and places. They are infinitely meaningful.