While North American Jews today enjoy unprecedented religious and political freedom, innocent men, women and children around the globe lack...
It’s so easy to make blanket statements like: “Morsi is no different than Mubarak” or “A Muslim Brotherhood victory in Egypt means the end of its treaty with Israel” or “Morsi’s influence in brokering the cease-fire between Hamas and Israel proves that a Morsi Egypt is good for Israel.”
Twenty-five years ago, on the cusp of a visit by Premier Mikhail Gorbachev, 200,000 Jews gathered on the National Mall to protest the oppression of Soviet Jewry and demand that they be allowed to emigrate from the USSR.
Most everyone knows that Monday is a day celebrating the life and achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr., but did you also know that Monday is Religious Freedom Day?
Today, we take a moment around the world to commemorate those who have been killed by landmines.
After leaving questions of civil liberties and the so-called “War on Terror” aside last term, the Supreme Court will wade back into these issues n
The following is part of the "RAC Rundown" series of special legislative briefings that have been presented at Tzedek Central throughout the 2011 URJ Biennial.
Tishah B'Av, observed on the 9th (tishah) of the Hebrew month of Av, is a day of mourning the destruction of both ancient Temples in Jerusalem.
Prepare for Shabbat with customs and observances such as lighting the candles, chanting Kiddush over wine, and blessing a loaf of challah.
To create a little excitement on your grill this summer, add a spice rub.
Few events in life are as destabilizing, disappointing, painful, or sad as divorce.
Reflection on how, at moments of experiencing yirah—which the author defines as feeling awe, fear, and reverence all at once--our hearts are open to discovering the essential meaning of our lives.
Men and women who are seeking sacred meaning in their lives may find that Judaism speaks to their need for spiritual connection and community.
The Eternal One spoke to Moses, saying, "Send emissaries to scout the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelite people; send one man from each of their ancestral tribes, each one a chieftain among them." - Numbers 13:1-2
A 3-session class for beginners, Jewish or not, that explores the topics of Jewish spirituality, ethics and community.
Jewish tradition teaches us to care for our planet in order to preserve that which God has created.
Our passion for social justice is reflected in the ancient words of our prophets and sages and in the declarations of our leaders throughout our history.
Cultural insight into the 40 Progressive communities affiliated with the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism.
Thirty years ago, no one would have predicted that Israel would produce a generation of talented and innovative chefs.
