On the Road to Marriage Equality
Reform Jewish Voice of NY Condemns State's Failure to Grant Marriage Equality
"This backward step is a deeply disappointing delay on the road to equality, and a vote that is on the wrong side of history."
For Many Jewish Youth, Gay Marriage is a New Normal
I woke early one morning in June to hear the decisions of the United States Supreme Court on a pair of cases about marriage equality. Joy mixed with disappointment.
I Now Pronounce You Wife and Wife
The Problem With Israel's Chief Rabbinate
Last Wednesday, there was an election here in Israel. One hundred and fifty specially selected Israelis elected new Chief Rabbis, one Ashkenazi and one Sephardic; they are Rabbi David Lau and Rabbi Yitzchak Yoseph, respectively. These gentlemen will serve a 10-year term. “Nu?” you may ask, “Why does this matter to me as an American Reform Jew?"
Journey to Conversion
Shof'tim: “Going Into Battle with God”
For over three decades, I have held the hands of people suffering with horrendous diseases, and offered prayers and support for those who struggle daily with chronic illness or depression.
End Workplace Discrimination: Call Your Senator for LGBT Equality
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act faces its first Senate Committee markup on the morning of Wednesday, July 10. Read to learn more about ENDA and the fight against anti-LGBT workplace discrimination, and then join the Religious Action Center's Call-In Campaign for ENDA - text "ENDAnow" to 877-877 to receive text instructions and updates on the bill, or dial 1-888-897-0174 to connect directly.
A "Shehecheyanu" Moment
It’s been more than a year since I left behind the Religious Action Center in Washington for the not-really-greener pastures of the Union for Reform Judaism’s headquarters in New York.