Just Because Something is Normal Doesn't Mean We Have to Accept It
Last weekend, Harvey McGuinness participated in the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism's L'Taken Social Justice Seminar, which brings teens from across the country to Washington, D.C., to learn about social justice, advocacy, and Jewish values.
Responding to Orlando
On Sunday, June 12, the largest and deadliest mass shooting in American history occurred at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando Florida, leaving 49 lives lost, and over 53 people injured.
Remembering Charleston, One Year Later
On June 17, 2015, one year ago today, nine people were killed at the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina when a 21-year-old man opened fire in a weekly Bible study.
#JewsDemandAction: Today, We Marched for Our Lives
Thousands of Reform Jews around the United States gathered today to participate in March for Our Lives events in Washington, D.C. and satellite events across the country.
9 Activist March Signs to Reflect Your Jewish Values
Here are nine ideas to ensure your signs – like your voices – reflect your Jewish values at gun violence prevention marches and rallies this Shabbat.
We Were On NFTY Board During Sandy Hook. This Moment Is Different.
We were serving on NFTY board on December 14, 2012, when a gunman killed 26 students and teachers, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.
How Your Congregation Can Build a Culture to Empower Teens
In the last month, we have witnessed powerful action around gun safety by youth leaders throughout the country – including in our own congregation. Here’s why.
Dayenu… When Will Enough Be Enough?
At this Passover season, our children – the wise ones, the motivated ones, the angry ones, and the fearful ones – are asking us their own four questions.
How Diversity Can Make You a Stronger Leader
As leaders, it is incumbent upon us to harness the strength and creativity that comes from diversity to focus and guide our congregations – and our sederim.
5 Easy Ways to Celebrate International Women's Day
With movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp, it is the time for women to mobilize using the fearless power of their voices.