Religious Violence in Egypt Deeply Disturbing
Religious Violence in Egypt Deeply Disturbing Rabbi Saperstein: "We also call on the government to protect all the citizens of Egypt, but especially religious minorities like the Coptic Orthodox Christians, and use its new found power to bring about a modern, democratic
Public Figures Speak to Reform Values at Consultation
When it comes to politicians addressing Jewish organizational conferences, I can be pretty jaded, having heard more than my share of talks so tailored to a particular group's interests that it's clear that someone in the group had a hand in the speech.
Letter from Jerusalem: Trump, Netanyahu, and the Fight for Tolerance
As we Israelis wait on outcomes from today’s meeting between Netanyahu and Trump, we cannot let growing incitement and discrimination remain the new normal in Israel.
How Esther and Vashti Can Help Us Challenge the Abuse of Women
The Purim story not only illustrates the role of women in our ancestral societies, but also highlights how women combated unfair gender expectations.
Reform Movement Deplores Rollback of Transgender Rights
Crying with My Baby: Opening Up about Post-Partum Depression
Somehow, I was able to switch my functioning self on and off, smiling and rabbinic at work but in howling despair at home. Finally, my OB/Gyn diagnosed me with postpartum depression.
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
Learn about Providing Sanctuary for Immigrants Facing Deportation
The concept of “sanctuary” congregations has many definitions and applications. In the 1980s, Reform Movement congregations provided sanctuary primarily to central Americans at risk of deportation.
Shifts in Policy in the Executive Branch Impact Court Cases on Trans Inclusion
On February 10, the Trump administration rescinded the government’s objections to a 2016 injun