Why I Joined The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival
I joined the Poor People’s Campaign because I am answering the call of the One who calls me to act concerning the poor and disenfranchised.
Teens Connect to Judaism Through Justice
Jewish Organizations to Trump Administration: Families Belong Together!
"As Jews, we understand the plight of being an immigrant fleeing violence and oppression. We believe that the United States is a nation of immigrants and how we treat the stranger reflects on the moral values and ideals of this nation."
Hineni: We are Here to Stand up for Immigrants
We must continue to work to realize the Reform Jewish community;s vision of a world where all people experience justice, compassion, and wholeness.
World Refugee Day: All Our Days Are Refugee Days
Every June, we mark World Refugee Day. Today refugees are a part of the global conversation and the human experience in almost every country in the world.
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).
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.
Barbara Weinstein's Remarks at Women of Faith Cry Out to Keep Families Together Prayer Vigil
8 Ways to Take Jewish Action around Family Separation
We will continue to update this list as more opportunities become available. Thank you for your commitment to keeping families together.
A Prayer for the Children Separated from their Families
On Thursday, May 31st, Rabbi Mara Nathan offered the following prayer at the San Antonio, Texas #WhereAreTheChildren rally, in response to widespread reports of the brutal policy