What Does It Mean to Be "Blessed?"
If you saw me in my nice suit driving my nice car on the way to my nice job, you might think, “That man is blessed.” At one level, you would be correct. At another level, not so much.
How One Congregation Responded to the California Fires with a Huge Shabbat Dinner
I was honored to have been asked to help people in need, and I love that our synagogue is always giving back to our community. This overflowing lovingkindness is the true meaning of being Jewish.
Creative Ideas for Mishloach Manot (Purim Gift Baskets)
Giving Thanks
Today, I am not posting this blog from my desk at the Religious Action Center in D.C. Instead, I’m posting it from my home in Los Angeles, where I have travelled to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.
Happy Diwali!
On behalf of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, we wish the Hindu people a joyous and auspicious Diwali!
A House of Prayer for All Children
“Poverty Would Outweigh Them All”: How to Protect the Poor while Reducing the Deficit
A month ago, I tempted you with a taste of current fiscal policy (warning: please read Sequestration Part 1 before this, or you will be very confused, not to mention less informed!).
Get Involved with RAC-TX's School Finance Reform Campaign
Hiding My Disability Kept Me from My Fullest Life
At a very young age, I absorbed the message that illness and disability were things to be ashamed of, and so I hid my troubles in shame. In short, I cheated myself.