Why Religion is Important to Conflict Prevention
Rabbi David Saperstein addresses the importance of religion and interfaith work to conflict prevention and resolution.
Standing Idly By as Our Neighbors Bleed
Like many Massachusetts families, the Boston Marathon is very much part of my family’s lives. Every year we gather to watch, volunteer, or run, as my wife and I did in 2008. Drawing thousands of diverse souls from all over the world, the event represents the best of American civil society.
"Faith's Calling" to End Workplace Discrimination Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Americans
Contact: Sean Thibault or Sophie Golomb
news@rac.org | (202) 387-2800
Yom Kippur and Depression
It happens that this year the Days of Awe align with Suicide Prevention Week.
Vegan Blueberry Blintzes
A vegan or plant-based diet is one that is free from all animal products. Vegan foods are pareve by nature - without dairy or meat.
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Pakistan Church Bombing, Attacks on Minority Faiths
Saperstein: "This malicious act of terror against members of Pakistan's religious minority community is reflective of a terrible trend of attacks against religious minorities not only in Pakistan, but in too many places throughout the world."
Fighting Racism in Israel
Ring… ring…
“If you are in contact with a goy and need assistance, press 1,” is the first option offered by Lehava's hotline.
Galilee Diary: The Neighbors
When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons judges over Israel. The name of his first-born son was Joel, and his second son’s name was Abijah; they sat as judges in Beersheba.
Joint URJ-CCAR statement on 'Upgraded Palestinian Status at the United Nations'
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