As Racism Grows in Israel, Let's Re-Commit to Peace and Non-Violence
The offices of the Israel Religious Action Center, where I work, are a stone-throw away from much of the violence in Israel that you have been reading about in the newspapers.
URJ Response to Arson Attack on Joseph's Tomb: Time for an Immediate End to Violent Attacks
New York, NY; October 16, 2015 - Union for Reform Judaism President Rabbi Rick Jacobs issued the following statement:
The Friendship House
October 23: Beyond Tolerance, A Call to Religious Freedom and Hopeful Action
Our tradition teaches us, “you shall not hate your kinsfolk in your heart” (Leviticus 19:17). That is why we as a Reform Jewish community join with other faiths in a commitment to promoting religious freedom for people of all faith traditions.
Ki Teitzei: When You Go Out as a Warrior
Parashat Ki Teitzei includes a rich and varied collection of directives that serve as a partial blueprint for behaviors and norms to create the emerging covenantal culture. As Professor Adele Berlin notes, “Issues pertaining to women are prominent in this parashah. . . .
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Partnership with Social Workers at Legal Services
Haitian Orphanage Project: Hollywood Cares
How Tikkun Olam and Pikuah Nefesh Will Help Me Prepare: A #BlogElul Post
Last week I had lunch with a rabbi friend who told me he’s in the midst of preparing four different sermons for the upcoming High Holidays.