Posted by in Uncategorized Dear Readers I know I took a bit of hiatus but I have been traveling quite a bit as part of my duties for the Central Conference of American Rabbis. I thought you might enjoy this latest podcast that I did for Hebrew Union College’s Bully Pulpit series. Hosted by the Dean, Dr. Josh Holo…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized This is my latest column in the Jewish Journal co-authored with my friend Matthew Loucheim Source: Whosville
(I haven’t written yet about the fiasco at the NGLTF’s Creating Change ’16 Conference in Chicago last week). I am frankly still processing the outrageous Antisemitism displayed there and the lack of The Task Force’s ability to create safe space. There is much to be said about what happened. But here is a letter sent…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized So excited to announce the Papel Family Trust scholarships available for students who identify as LGBTQ or whose parents do–for the school year 2016-2017! http://ow.ly/WOR9e
Posted by in Uncategorized I am so proud to be part of the top 10 Reform Jewish moments of 2015. But I am prouder still that Reform Judaism continues to highlight the support and inclusion of LGBT people with the number one spot the transgender inclusion resolution passed at the URJ Biennial in Orlando and the CCAR’s transgender inclusion…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized From the founder of a nonprofit that offered support to women with breast cancer to the Jewish actor who played Spock on “Star Trek,” here are some of the Jews who left their mark before passing away this year. Source: Inspiring Jews who died in 2015
Posted by in fatih, Israel, judaism, Palestine, politics, Racism, Religion, tikkun olam, Uncategorized Reform Movement Leaders to PM Netanyahu: Help End Incitement 12/18/2015 PrintEmailShare Contact: Max Rosenblum or Jacob Kraus 202.387.2800 | news@rac.org Today, leaders of the Reform Jewish Movement addressed the following letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: Dear Prime Minister Netanyahu, In these troubling and difficult times, we have witnessed a worrying escalation of incitement…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized We sent this to PM Netanyahu: Stop the incitement to violence: Contact: Max Rosenblum or Jacob Kraus 202.387.2800 | news@rac.org Today, leaders of the Reform Jewish Movement addressed the following letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:…Continue Reading http://ow.ly/W929X
Posted by in Uncategorized Baseball is America’s pastime. Football is America’s game. Racism is America’s plague. It’s time for the Washington football team to do the right thing and change their name and logo Source: Top Reform bodies renew call for Redskins to change name, logo
Posted by in fatih, Jews and Christmas, judaism, Religion, Uncategorized Wednesday I had the privilege and honor of attending the White House Chanukah Celebration as President of the Central Conference of American Rabbis. It was an inspiring experience to stand among the leaders of the Jewish community from all over the United States – rabbis, lay leaders, professionals of Jewish organizations, politicians, military leaders, Conservative, Orthodox, Reform and…Read more »
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 