Wonder of Wonder, Miracle of Miracles
When asked about summer 2021, the song “Wonder of Wonder, Miracle of Miracles” from Fiddler on the Roof comes to my mind.
Remarks From Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner At the March On For Voting Rights Rally
A transcription of Remarks from Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner at the March On For Voting Rights Rally on August 28, 2021, in Washington, DC.
How to Support the Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis
The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan is causing a humanitarian crisis. Women are being forced into their homes. LGBTQ+ individuals are at risk of being stoned or worse. Human rights activists are living in fear.
Responding to Antisemitic Incidents: A New Resource for URJ Communities
Amid an alarming rise in antisemitic rhetoric and violence, the Union for Reform Judaism has joined with the Anti-Defamation League, the world’s leading anti-hate organization, to develop “Responding to Antisemitic Incidents: New A Resource for URJ Communities,” a toolkit to assist congregational leaders in preparing for and responding to incidents of hate and antisemitism.
Support the People of Haiti
On Saturday morning, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Haiti, resulting in the death of more than 1400 people and thousands more injured.
An Elul Letter of Gratitude to our Clergy, Administrators, and Educators
Every year I look forward to this time as a reset button, and a chance to truly evaluate who I am and who I am becoming. I also know, from my time as a congregational rabbi, that for those of us working in the Jewish world, Elul takes on its own strange character.
None of Us are Free Until We’re All Free
Read Yolanda Savage-Narva's remarks at the recent webinar co-hosted by the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
Oppressed Communities Must Define the Bigotry We Face on Our Own Terms
Read Carly Pildis' remarks at the recent webinar co-hosted by the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
Why We Can't Legislate, Litigate, or Lobby Our Way Out of Hate
Read Jonathan Greenblatt's remarks at the recent webinar co-hosted by the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
Calling Out Antisemitism Wherever It Is Found, Especially When Criticism of Israel Crosses the Line Into Antisemitism
Read Rabbi Rick Jacobs' remarks at the recent webinar co-hosted by the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).