America

On July 4th: What Is Next, America?

This time last year, I was excited about America...

A Celebration of New Friendships

Most of us live in a bubble – the bubble of our friends, our family, our workplace and our community. ...

Why I Must March

I will be marching in the Women’s March on January 21, 2017 in Washington DC because I must. It is ...

Why The Swastika at HUC Restored This Alum’s Faith

On any given day, if I spend five minutes scrolling through Facebook I’m likely to see 20 posts bringing attention to ...

Day of Judgment

Well, folks, here we are. Just a few days out from arguably the most important election for the future of the ...

Is The Jewish Community In America Actually In Crisis?

A month after its publication, the “Statement on Jewish Vitality,” signed by a number of leading Jewish communal figures, has ...

Yom Hazikaron in the USA: What Israel’s Memorial Day Can Teach Us About The Holidays

Have you ever been abroad on Memorial Day? If so, have you even noticed that it was Memorial Day? Did ...

Freedom & Community: It Turns Out America’s Birthday is Pretty LGBT Friendly.

The Fourth of July is one of those official summer milestones. No matter what part of the country you’re from, ...

Uncle Sam(uel) Needs YOU!

In addition to being the Director of Rabbinic Services at the ISJL, I’m a proud member of the Jewish Welfare ...