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
I Spent the Last Day of Summer Break Lobbying My State Senator
I chose to spend the last day of summer before seventh grade participating in the 2019 Sacramento Lobby Day with the California Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC-CA).
Meet the 2019-2020 Eisendrath Legislative Assistants
How I’m Tapping into My Jewish Values to Help Save Lives
When 17 people were killed in a shooting at our school, we were devastated by the deaths of our friends and teachers, and we wanted – no, needed – to take action. Here's how our Jewish values continue to guide and inform that work.
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.
Saperstein's Letter to Obama Addresses an Era of Great Challenge and Opportunity
"In this time of economic upheaval and military challenges, the pursuit of justice is more urgent than ever."
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Why It's Imperative for Us To Vote
On February 13, 2018, I turned 18. For the first time in my life, I had the right to show up at the ballot box, to raise my voice, and to cast my vote.
Vital Stimulus Package Must Also Support Most Vulnerable Communities
Saperstein: "The number of Americans in need is expanding, and so must our compassion, creativity, and collective will to help them through this trying time."
What I Learned at an "Urban Kibbutz"
In a nondescript building in the north of Israel, 150 people are striving to create societal transformation as part of a burgeoning “urban kibbutz” movement.
High Holiday Lessons from ‘Orange Is the New Black’
Recuperating from a broken ankle this summer, I had time to catch up on my binge streaming. One of my current favorites is the popular Netflix series Orange Is the New Black, which began streaming its seventh and final season on July 26.