The Sacred, the Secular, and the Great American Songbook
I was invited to present a musical performance piece in conjunction with the traveling exhibit based upon David Lehman's seminal work, A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs. Flattered, I hesitated, at first, to accept the invitation.
No Matter What the Supreme Court Decides, We've Already Won
Reform Jewish Movement Condemns West Bank Settlers’ Attack on Palestinians
As a New US Citizen, I Know Won’t Take Voting Rights for Granted
An Important Update for Our URJ Community
A Thin Line Between Passion and Zealotry
The final nine verses of Parashat Balak, the second parashah in this week's double portion, tell the story of Zimri, who brings a Midianite woman into the Israelite camp for the purpose of having sexual relations with her.
Reflecting on the Prayer Vigil: Congress Must Seize the Moment and Invest in Families
The Israeli-Palestinian Dilemma: Moving Beyond Who’s Right and Who’s Wrong
Faith Leaders Urge Action on Humanitarian Crisis Facing Rohingya Community
Washington D.C. May 21, 2015 -- Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center, today joined with a diverse group of faith leaders calling on President Obama to take immediate action to address the Rohingan humanitarian crisis in Southeast Asia.