Yom HaAtzmaut: Thoughts from Jerusalem
Shabbat and Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel's Independence Day. On the surface, these holidays have little in common. One has existed literally since the beginning of creation, the other since 1948.
Galilee Diary: Redemption and Independence
Blessed are You O Lord our God, Ruler of the universe, who differentiates between light and darkness, between Israel and the nations, between sadness and joy, between war and peace, between Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut; blessed are You O Lord, who differentiates between the holy an
Galilee Diary: Non-collective memory
In recent decades, trips to Poland for 11th graders have become de rigueur in high schools in middle class communities.
Communities Enhance Black-Jewish Relations Through Quality Programming
Rabbi Saperstein: "We are very grateful for the Kovler family's generosity and support in building bridges between Blacks and Jews - and are immensely pleased to support these programs."
Home Sweet Home: The Gay Adoption Debate
Worship Experience in Jewish Space
Over the last few years we've had the opportunity to experience worship services in Reform synagogues both in Israel and America.
My Personal Torah...
Prelude to the dawn:
Some Reflections on Loss and Renewal
The night of my brother's funeral, the moon was full - enormous and hanging low in the sky.
Goodwin Liu Withdraws Appeals Court Nomination
Pelavin: "It is a shame that the judicial confirmation process has devolved to the point where a nominee as qualified as Prof. Liu cannot even get a confirmation vote."
Immigration Reform Timeline is Vital
Rabbi Saperstein: "We call on the President and Members of Congress to remember, above all, that this nation is a nation of immigrants, and is in desperate need of compassionate, effective reform."