Finding Common Ground: Massachusetts Governor Baker's Address to the URJ Biennial
This address was presented before the 74th Union for Reform Judaism Biennial convention on Wednesday, December 6.
URJ Heller High: Creating a Better Jewish Future
If progressive Judaism is going to prevail, the Union for Reform Judaism must be investing in ways to connect young Jews to our traditions, to Israel, and to our future.
Communication, Professionalism, and Compassion: The URJ's Response to Hurricane Matthew
As a trained professional first responder, I’ve been taught how to deal with potentially impending crisis – and I’ve been through many of them. The URJ helped me through this one.
10 Inspiring Jews Who Died in 5776
This past year has taken many notable and influential members of the tribe from all walks of life. Here are just a few of those whose passings left a lasting mark on 5776.
Turkey L’Tzedek
Turkey pardoning jokes aside, Thanksgiving packs a lot of ethical punches for a secular holiday. First, we have some murmurings of imperialism (more on that tomorrow in Sarah's post).
How Connecticut's Jewish Farmers Exemplify the Power of Philanthropy
Failing in his attempt to influence the Russian government to ameliorate its policies toward Jews, one man began financing their mass emigration.
How a Summer in the States Shaped My Reform Jewish Identity
As a camp counselor in the States, I realized there is a whole way of being Jewish that was new to me.
How to Play Nice During Election Season
I invite you to join me in talking about politics in the lead-up to Election Day – but in the spirit of Jewish values, there are a few rules.
My Day of History and Jewish Food on the Lower East Side
As a Jewish woman living in rural Maine, periodic trips to Manhattan's Lower East Side are as restorative to my soul as a bowl of matzah ball soup.
How (and Why) I Let Go of Christmas
My husband, along with millions and billions of other people, doesn’t celebrate Christmas, but I never thought my children wouldn’t celebrate it.