Sukkot: Festival of Voting Booths
Family and Medical Leave Denied to Same-Sex Couples in Non-Marriage Equality States
Inspired 5781: More Art, More Awe
I grew up going to services. A lot of services. I was adept at counting the ceiling tiles, reaching into the thousands as my grasp of numbers grew more sophisticated. The melodies became part of my life soundtrack; I hummed them as my mind wandered during the rabbi’s sermon.
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?
Camp Jenny: Impacting Lives Year After Year
What Are the Numbers of Shavuot?
This year, Shavuot starts at sundown on June 3rd. Aside from what happens in synagogue, your home celebrations can take so many forms — decorating with fresh greens and flowers, making special foods, and so much more.
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).