Ten Reform Rabbis Named "Most Inspiring"
A hearty mazal tov to the 28 rabbis named to the Jewish Daily Forward's annual list of "America's Most Inspiring Rabbis," released today.
Saturday is International Women’s Day
This Shabbat, as we slow down, disconnect and enjoy the day of rest with family and friends, we also have the opportunity to spend some time to reflect on the status of women at home and abroad.
Support the Safe Schools Improvement Act
This past weekend marked Religious Action Center of Re
A Prayer for the People of Snohomish County
This is a prayer in response to the massive mudslide in Snohomish County, WA.
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
Reform Jewish Leader Calls on Rev. Robertson to Retract Anti-Islamic Remarks
Pelavin: "How disappointing to see a religious leader stoop to this level, attempting to delegitimatize one of the worlds great faiths based on the actions of someone who perverts its teachings."
Galilee Diary: The Long Arm of the Law
by Marc Rosenstein
(Originally published in Ten Minutes of Torah and Galilee Diary)
Stretching to Make Sense (And Not Fully Succeeding)
This week's Torah portion, Acharei Mot, "After the death" [of two of Aaron's sons], continues the focus on ritual purity that began earlier in Leviticus, and begins the section of the book known as the Holiness Code.
A Prayer for Safety After Violent Weather
God of heaven and earth,
Source of All,
The storm has passed.
Earth, sea and sky are quiet.
The tempest moved on.