Catastrophe in America: Racism, Violence, & Tishah B'Av
I had a friend in college named Ray. He was a good guy. He had a lot of the qualities I thought I lacked when I was in college. Ray was good looking, athletic and charismatic. He was a running back on the school's football team.
This Tishah B'Av, Act as if There is No God
Vegan Blueberry Blintzes
A vegan or plant-based diet is one that is free from all animal products. Vegan foods are pareve by nature - without dairy or meat.
What a Trip to Israel Taught Two Faithful Progressives
On Tishah B'Av, Turning Remembrance Into Action
A Week of Trauma and Triumph
On the same day the U.S. embassy opened in Jerusalem, more than 60 Palestinians lost their lives at the Gaza border. How can we bring balance to these disparate events?
A Prayer for Jerusalem
The Thread that Connects the Tree of Life Synagogue, Kristallnacht, and Tishah B’Av
In the year since the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, I’ve been thinking about the antisemitic thread that runs through the tragedy.
New Round of ICE Raids, Same Concerns
In early January 2016, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) initiated a series of operations to round-up and deport undocumented mothers and children from Central America.
Why I’m Fasting on Tishah B’Av, and Why Now: A Reform Perspective
As a Reform Jew, I never felt called to fast on Tishah B’Av - until this year. Here's what changed my mind.