Learn about Youth Engagement Around Gun Violence Prevention at Biennial
Gun violence is plaguing our country and impacting the lives of so many. Each year, a gun kills nearly 12,000 Americans.
Interfaith Initiative Against Gun Violence
The Threat from Within
As the Second Amendment notes, a nation has the responsibility to ensure the security of its people. The United States is failing in that regard, but it isn't a threat from abroad that imperils us; it's a threat from within.
"Stand Your Ground" Goes on Trial
A combination of "stand your ground" legislation and lax gun laws has led to startling increases in violence and homicides for the states that enact them. As George Zimmerman's trial date grows nearer, a reevaluation of these types of laws is severely needed.
Prayers for Umpqua Community College
On Thursday, there was sadly another tragic shooting, this time at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon.
Lautenberg Personified the Jewish Story in America
It is, as they say, the “end of an era.” The last World War II veteran serving in Congress, Sen. Frank Lautenberg, has died.
Ending the Stigma
“Love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.” (Deuteronomy 10:19)
Why does the Torah teach that we should “love” the stranger? Is not tolerating other people in our society enough?