Tyler Dratch

Tyler Dratch is the Torah, text, and tradition coordinator at the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (the RAC) and a rabbinical student at Hebrew College in Newton, MA.

Crafting a Moral Budget

Tyler Dratch

 

A budget should be a moral document.

The budget, at its best, can serve as our nation’s covenant with each other. It can do much to assist the most vulnerable Americans, ensure all children have the opportunity to succeed.

Congregational Tikkun Olam Opportunities at Biennial

Tyler Dratch

This year’s Biennial will provide many opportunities to learn about social justice issues and ways to engage your community in action and advocacy. This year at Biennial, the Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) track will feature 40 social justice-themed

Ending the Stigma

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 “Love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.” (Deuteronomy 10:19)

Why does the Torah teach that we should “love” the stranger? Is not tolerating other people in our society enough?

I think we are told to put real effort into loving

Celebrating National Work and Family Month

Tyler Dratch

October is National Work and Family Month!

This month, we celebrate the progress that has been made on behalf of working families, and think deeply about ways to improve work culture for those who raise children, care for sick or elderly family members, or