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.
The Peace-ful Warrior
My most poignant image of the Six Day War is the photograph of a young Israeli soldier praying at the Kotel, the Western Wall, enveloped in a talit, with an Uzi submachine gun hanging from his shoulder.
Staying Safe This Summer
This summer, through the Religious Action Center's Machon Kaplan program, I am interning for the Children’s Environmental Heath Network (CEHN).
Reform Jewish Leader Arrested at Sudanese Embassy
WASHINGTON, DC, April 28, 2006 - Today Rabbi Michael Namath, Program Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, was arrested while protesting in front of the Embassy of Sudan in Washington, DC.
Resilience of the Soul Breaks Ground in Adolescent Mental Health
SAN DIEGO, CA—To help families and congregations offer teens a safe place to mature into adulthood, the Union’s Department of Jewish Family Concerns has published Resilience of the Soul – Developing Emotional and Spiritual Resilience in Adolescents and Their Families, A Resourc
Rabbi Eric Yoffie: Rev. Falwell's influence will be felt for years, even generations, to come
LYNCHBURG, VA, April 26, 2006-In a direct but respectful speech before the faculty and students of Liberty University, Rabbi Eric H.
Remarks by Rabbi Eric Yoffie at Liberty University
Thank you, Reverend Falwell, for your gracious invitation. I am honored to address the students of this great university.
Reform Jewish Leader Addresses Tens of Thousands at Save Darfur Rally
WASHINGTON, DC, April 30, 2006 - Today, Rabbi David Saperstein was one of the speakers that addressed the tens of thousands amassed on the National Mall at the Rally for Darfur. Saperstein challenged our Nation's leaders, "Mr.