How My Mother's Organ Donation Changed My Commitment to Social Justice
Three weeks ago, my 70-year-old mother donated a kidney to someone she did not know.
Many people tried to talk her out of it including doctors, friends and family members, including me.
"You own your own business.”
"What about your grandchildren?"
And You Shall Teach All Your Children
This past weekend, between all of our friendly banter, there were three current event topics that dominated our Shabbat table conversation - the passing of Debbie Friedman, the gun control debate, and, wait for it: our kids' tuition bills
This Hanukkah, Participate in a Mitzvah with WRJ and JWI
As we prepare to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah, consider giving back and giving more meaningful Hanukkah gifts this year.
Deadly Attack Against Rep. Giffords Leaves Us Pained
Yesterday's deadly atta
Deadly Attack Against Rep. Giffords and Others Leaves Reform Movement Pained
Rabbi Saperstein: "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, a remarkable public servant shot while meeting with constituents today."
Contact: Eric Harris
202.618.0722 | news@rac.org
World Progressive Jewry Expresses Solidarity with the French People
The North American Reform Jewish Movement stands in solidarity as our hearts break for the victims, their families, and the survivors of the Paris attacks.
Reform Movement Rejects Calls for New Limits on Syrian Refugees
Contact: Max Rosenblum or Rachel Landman
202.387.2800 | news@rac.org
Jewish Leader Calls on Gov. Palin to Retract "Blood Libel" Statement
Pelavin: "The 'blood libel' stirred hatred and violence against Jews; it contributed to massacres, pogroms and banishments. These are events very different in kind and degree than the criticism to which Gov. Palin is being subjected."
War, Peace, and the Role of the Writer
In a 1989 interview for Reform Judaism magazine, I asked Amos Oz, one of Israel’s best-known writers and peace activists, about the role of the writer in society.