When You’re a Jewish Leader, You’re Never Alone
I am so grateful that none of us ever have to feel that we are doing the work of Jewish leadership alone. We have an entire movement walking beside us.
How and Why I Launched a Jewish Podcast
Independence doesn’t always play well with collaboration, and launching my own podcast helped me balance these two opposite forces in my life.
Raising a Moral Voice to Protect Sacred Lands
I recently visited Bears Ears National Monument in the company of 20 faith and tribal leaders to raise a moral voice to protect sacred native sites and public lands.
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.
Selichot: Returning to God and to Each Other
I have always loved the High Holidays. Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur are amongst my favorite times of the year, ritually and emotionally.
A Guide to Congressional Action on Reproductive Rights
Over the past few weeks, there has been a big spotlight on women’s health and reproductive rights in Congress. A number of bills have been introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, which pose a threat to women’s healthcare in our country.
6 “Can’t Miss” Youth Engagement Opportunities at the 2015 URJ Biennial
Here at the URJ, we are proud to offer programs and camps to form a different kind of social network. One where cell phones are replaced by laughter around a dining hall table and Facebook is set aside for an old-fashioned game of cards.
Fathers and Sons: How Jewish Tradition Compels Us to Act on Humanitarian Crises
The story of the binding of Isaac (the Akeidah) never fails to get inside us because death hangs in every verse. Will the boy die? Will the dad become a mourner? If this drama doesn’t give you chills, you probably aren’t listening. I know we’re supposed to be focusing on Abraham and Isaac, but I can’t stop thinking of my dad and me.
What My Arabic Lessons Are Teaching Me About Coexistence
This new year, I’m studying Arabic to be able to converse with Palestinians in Israel and the West Bank, augmenting my lifelong caring relationship with Israel.
Things Matter: On Giving Wildfire Victims Space to Grieve
Our things are important and precious to us. They are physical manifestations of our memories. They are our attachment to people and places. They are infinitely meaningful.