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.
How to Take Great Social Justice Photos: Tips and Tricks for Marches and Rallies
We hope this list of tips and tricks will help you and your fellow advocates take and share powerful photos and videos to help drive your social justice work.
We are our Brothers' and our Sisters' Keepers
This post is adapted from a sermon given by Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner at the NFTY Southern Tropical Region (NFTY-STR) Kallah at Temple Kol Ami Emanuel in Plantation, Florida on March 16, 2018.
How and Why We're Creating Change in Our World
Tomorrow, in support of gun violence prevention, Reform Jews from almost every state will do what we do best – bring our traditions to life by praying with our feet.
A Reminder that We All Have the Power to Make a Difference
My teens lobbied their members of Congress on LGBTQ equality, comprehensive sexuality ed, climate change, the minimum wage, refugee resettlement, and gun violence prevention, each choosing an issue that was personally important to them.
Reform Jewish Movement Hosts Student-Led Gathering before March for Our Lives
Last Year’s Blockbusters Are This Year’s Blueprints for Change
As we return from the Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year's break, we have a natural opportunity to reflect on what was, celebrate all that is, and dream about what will be. This year's holiday "break" for my family was a staycation. One of the many benefits of staying put, other than the obvious benefit of not having to travel, is having the time to do simple things like watching several of the great feature films that are currently playing in movie theaters. We chose to see "Lion," "Manchester By the Sea," and "Jackie." Each had a unique story to tell, but all three shared a common thread expressing the importance of family and relationships and illuminating how each person can make a difference in the world.
Balancing Sacrifice and Well-Being in Social Justice Work
to an array of social justice issues can make it difficult to find time to take care of my own well-being. What’s the best way to find the right balance?