Reform Jewish Movement Celebrates House Passage of Tobacco Regulation Bill
Saperstein: “This bill sends a clear message that we will no longer stand for the unregulated, unsupervised distribution of tobacco products.”
A Vote for ARZA is a Vote for Progressive Zionism: Why We're on the ARZA Slate
A Chilling Portrait of Bigotry: Hate Crime Murders Reach Record High in 2019
Mourning and Meaning
We read in this week's Torah portion about the death of Aaron's two eldest sons, Nadab and Abihu.
What’s in a Name of God?
Several years ago, when the number of dogs in animal shelters was skyrocketing, someone hit upon a marketing strategy that increased pet adoption exponentially: Rather than names like Spot, Cuddles, or Fido, they gave them celebrity names like George Clooney, ... Never doubt for a moment the tremendous power of language! When it comes to establishing a connection, the names and images we use make a tremendous difference.We see this in our weekly Torah portion, B’shalach, where the imagery the Israelites use to describe God is striking.
At Consultation: Economic Justice Means Paid Sick Days
Lantos' Legacy: A Stronger, Better America
Saperstein: Lantos’ “accomplishments will be long remembered not only in this country, but by men and women struggling for freedom around the world”
Op-Ed: Strength and Humility are Key in Defending the Jewish State
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On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah: The Jewishness of Healing
In the closing portion of the book of Genesis, Joseph finds out his father is ill.
Remembering Yom Kippurim Past
Last Yom Kippur afternoon, unable to concentrate because of the rumblings of my stomach – which I hoped only I could hear – my mind began to wander.