Three Policy Changes to Support this Mother's Day
On Mother’s Day, which will be celebrated on May 8, we will take time to honor our mothers and all of the love and support they give us.
"Using Judaism as a Cloak to Conceal Racism"
Figures show that an offensive statement against the Arab public is posted every 6 minutes, while a call for actual physical violence is posted every 27 minutes.
Praise for Supreme Court Decision in 'Juvenile Life Without Parole' Case
Rabbi Saperstein: "We reaffirm the biblical concept that the criminal is a human being, capable of reshaping his or her life."
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Why The Man Who Coined the Term “Genocide” Is Turning in His Grave
Genocide has been in the news lately. On March 17th, Secretary of State John Kerry declared, “In my judgment, Daesh (ISIS) is responsible for genocide against groups in areas under its control, including Yazidis, Christians, and Shia Muslims.” But unless the world’s most powerful nation fulfills its legal and moral obligation under the Genocide Convention, thousands more men, women, and children will fall victim to the crime that once had no name.
North Dakotans Reject Measure Three
A Day in the Life of Machon Kaplan
Honor World Refugee Day by Joining the Refugees Welcome Campaign
Throughout the month of June, faith communities across the country are joining in a Refugees Welcome Campaign in honor of World Refugee Day on June 20.
Yom HaZikaron: A Day of Pause and Reflection
Starting in the evening on Tuesday, May 10, Israelis and supporters of Israel around the world will mark Yom HaZikaron, the Day of Remembrance for Israeli fallen soldiers and victims of terror.
IRAC Runs on Chocolate
How to Open Our Hearts and Congregations to Those with Mental Illness
Many congregants suffering from mental illness choose not to seek support from fellow congregants or even clergy, and some leave congregations or don’t join in the first place because the feel they will never be accepted. There's an overwhelming need for safe, supportive groups where people with mental illness can reveal their stories, explore a spiritual connection to Judaism, and engage in social support with others dealing with similar situations.