May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
In this week’s Torah portion, we are exposed to one of the Torah’s more troubling stories. Miriam, who has been a character around which the Israelites have gathered and rallied through the exodus from Egypt, speaks poorly of her brother Moses. As a result, Miriam is cursed with leprosy. While there are many problematic elements [...]
May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
This post is part of a weekly feature on RACblog. Check in at the end of the week for a roundup of stories in which the RAC has been featured! Welcome to this week’s edition of “Featuring the RAC,” written from the offices of the Jerusalem Post’s 26th most powerful Jew in the world! In [...]
May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
On Tuesday, May 21, lift up your voices together and call your Senators and tell them that you support comprehensive immigration reform to address our nation’s broken system. Along with others across the country, tell Congress that you demand reform that does justice to our American and Reform Jewish values. Dial 1-888-897-0174 to hear key [...]
May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
This post is part of a weekly feature on RACblog. Check in at the end of the week for a roundup of stories in which the RAC has been featured! This week, Rabbi Saperstein was invited by Vice President Biden for a private meeting lasting 2 and a half hours with 20 other faith leaders [...]