Advocating for Gun Violence Prevention After Parkland
Days before the first anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shootings we lobbied on Capitol Hill for the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019.
How the Jewish Community Can Lead on the Issue of Mental Health
In April 2015, when I was 15 years old, I learned that my grandfather had taken his own life after fighting with anxiety and depression for many years.
Drawing Comfort from Tradition When Tragedy Strikes
On the first anniversary of the Parkland shooting, we remember the lost lives and the lost innocence of an entire generation that is using its voice to stop gun violence.
"Never, Ever Stop Fighting": A Jewish Parkland Student's Story
It's been one year since the shooting at my high school that left 17 injured and another 17 dead.
Reform Movement Lauds House Passage of Universal Background Checks Legislation
One Year After Parkland: Prayers, Service, Love, Action
One year after the tragedy, we also want to lift up the memories of the 17 people killed and encourage Reform Jews to engage in tikkun olam, repairing the world, in their honor.
NFTY Convention: Shaping the Future of the Reform Movement
NFTY Convention is known to shape the future of the Reform Movement, and it did just that. From introducing new Jewish music to mobilizing thousands for gun violence prevention; immersing in innovative learning and building practical skills for youth engagement – every minute was filled with glimpses of the bright Jewish future these young leaders will build.
Yahrzeit for 14 Youths: Deaths We Can’t Live With
Tonight marks the Sabbath before the yahrzeit for 14 youths and three adults shot to death at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School.
Reform Movement Condemns Death Threats Against Israeli Arab Knesset Members
Saperstein: "While we may not always agree with the ideas expressed, our deep commitment to Jewish and democratic values requires that we defend the free speech of all Israel's citizens, including its Arab citizens."
Medicare for All: Building a More Just Healthcare System
America’s patchwork health care system is fraying at the edges.