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
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A Year of the Arab Spring: How Far Have We Come?
A year ago this week President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia resigned in the face of public protests, a month after the self-immolation that inspired unpreceden
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.
Helping Children to Process Acts of Terrorism
One Year Later, World’s Newest Country Faces Atrocities
Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of the referendum that established South Sudan’s independence. It was a historical day when 98.8% of South Sudanese voters elected to secede from the North.
Give the Gift of Tzedek: Our Hanukkah Social Justice Gift Guide 5776
In search of a unique gift for the social justice junkie in your life? Look no further than our Social Justice Hanukkah Gift Guide, with eight suggestions full of tzedek – one for each night!
Looking Back and Moving Forward in Honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance
This week marks Transgender Awareness Week, leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance on Friday, November 20. This day was originally started by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester.
Transgender Day of Remembrance: Looking Back and Moving Forward
This week marks Transgender Awareness Week, leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance on Friday, November 20th. The day was originally initiated by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester.
InLight: How Cross-Religious Encounters Can Light Up the Darkest Time of Year
During the current Hebrew month of Kislev (November and December), we will celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, and Diwali, a Hindu festival of lights, together here in southern Israel.