Blessed is the G-d of our Mothers who Taught us to Resist
Pride Month, which occurs during June each year, is a time to lift up the voices of those who champion the LGBTQ identities, listening to their stories and working in coalition to create a world of greater equality and inclusion.
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Terror Attack in London
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Reform Movement Responds to Shooting at Congressional Baseball Practice in Alexandria, VA
For Immediate Release
June 14, 2017
Contact: Max Rosenblum or Graham Roth
202.387.2800 | news@rac.org
How to Counter Violent Extremism in Our Communities
Just back from a 10-day State Department trip on countering violent extremism, it provided insights to help me process and confront such all-too-frequent tragedies.
Strange Fire: A Poem for World Refugee Day
One writer reflects on World Refugee Day through the lens of sacred Jewish texts.
Equal in Education: 45 Years of Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex under any education program or activity receiving federal funding.
Portland Attack: A Call to Action
On May 26, 2017, hatred manifested itself in its most brutal form.
An Unwanted Exodus
Our Mental Health Initiative: From Synagogue to Sanctuary
As a rabbi, I’ve seen many lives effected by mental illness. I’ve also seen its stigma keep many from getting needed support. In my congregation, we sought to change that.
Political Issues and the Pulpit: How North Carolina Jews are Responding
As a Reform Jew and a congregational rabbi, I believe we cannot remain silent in the face of the very serious social justice issues we now face.