Words Not Spoken . . . Words Not Heard
Words are powerful. In Genesis, chapter one, God creates through words: “God said, ‘Let there be light!’—and there was light. . . . God said, ‘Let there be an expanse in the midst of the waters,’. . . . God now said, ‘Let us make human beings in our image,’ ” (Genesis 1:3, 6, 26).
Our Mental Health Initiative: From Synagogue to Sanctuary
As a rabbi, I’ve seen many lives effected by mental illness. I’ve also seen its stigma keep many from getting needed support. In my congregation, we sought to change that.
Political Issues and the Pulpit: How North Carolina Jews are Responding
As a Reform Jew and a congregational rabbi, I believe we cannot remain silent in the face of the very serious social justice issues we now face.
U.S. Offers Life-Saving Funding for Famine Relief
Due to a deadly combination of war and drought, almost 20 million people in four countries have been facing the possibility of devastating famines in Yemen, Somalia, South Sudan and north
6 Things You Didn't Know About the Six-Day War
In telling the story of the Six-Day War, there are anomalies that have faded into the recesses of memory. They're worth reviving to deepen our understanding of an event that changed Jewish history.
Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act Passes Out of House and Heads to Senate
On May 17, the House of Representatives passed the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act (H.R. 1677) on a voice vote.
The Challenge of Righteousness
The wording of the verse gives rise to this debate. The text states that “Noah was a righteous man,” but immediately follows with the phrase “in his generation, he was above reproach. . . ” All of us, including the ancient Rabbis, are left to wonder if Noah is exceptional or not, if his righteousness would be universally righteous or simply righteous in his time.
As World Refugee Day Approaches, We Must Respond to the Call
On June 20, nations, communities, congregations and individuals across the globe will observe World Refugee Day.