Being Holy - and Staying Alive
Acharei Mot, the first of this week's two parashiyot, begins on an unsettling note—a reminder of the death of Aaron's sons and the suggestion that such tragedies might occur again unless the priests take specified steps to prevent them
Spain to Sephardic Jews: “Sorry, Please Come Home” - But Will They?
The expulsion of the Jews from Spain on July 31, 1492, occurred on the same day as the destruction of the first and second Jerusalem Temples.
Social Media Doesn't Detect Breast Cancer, Mammograms Do
I am reminded about breast cancer prevention every single day – 365 days a year – each time I look in the mirror after a shower, but I'm not seeking pity or sympathy.
Look What Happened When We Welcomed Israelis into Our Congregation
During a recent bar mitzvah, 40 iPhones stared at me from the pews as my congregation intersected with an Israeli family living abroad.
How We Found the Holy in Creating Our Temple's Annual Memory Book
The whole memory book project was transformed before our eyes. What was originally considered to be merely office minutia and fundraising became what it truly was: sacred work.
Reform Movement Congratulates Rabbi Lynne Landsberg for Her Disability Rights Advocacy
A Vote for ARZA is a Vote for Progressive Zionism: Why We're on the ARZA Slate
Mourning and Meaning
We read in this week's Torah portion about the death of Aaron's two eldest sons, Nadab and Abihu.
Reform Movement Horrified by Violent 'Price Tag' Attack
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Fulfilling Your Passion May Mean Quitting Your Day Job
I always felt passionate about living Judaism in a meaningful way, but following my graduation from the Wexner Heritage Program, something shifted deeply within me. There was more to do, more to discover.