Community Engagement

#TBT: Reflecting on Last Week’s MLK Service Day

If you ever want to visit the ISJL office, make sure not to come on a Friday. Chances are, you ...

What Does the End of Racism Look Like?

The question was simple: “What would the world look like if there was no more racism?” I turned to my ...

10 Letters To Write for Meaningful Moments

Before January passes us by… have you taken some time for introspection?If not — or if you could use a ...

Breaking the Cycle of Unwelcome in Jewish Life

For many of us going to a new synagogue or Jewish environment is tough. We spend time beforehand wondering if ...

What If Martians Were Religious?

I heard an interesting discussion on the radio the other day, about water being found on the surface of Mars. ...

“Do As I Say, Not As I Do”… Still Doesn’t Work

I need strength, humility, courage, patience. Strength to control my passions, humility to assess my own worth, courage to rise ...

Looking Back On Abortion

Last week, a new study on abortion found that while the decision is hard for most women, no matter class, ...

The Perfect Deal

An acquaintance of mine once told me bitterly that his father had once explained to him his theory of successful ...

Transforming our Curses into Blessings

In (and out of) synagogues, campuses, JCCs, summer camps and religious schools, people are developing opinions about hot-button issues. As ...

They Just Don’t Get It? Who’s “They”?

Over and over again, I have noticed that when someone says “ugh, they don’t get it” when talking about someone ...