Tikkun Olam

“The Power is YOURS!”

Did you grow up watching Captain Planet? (I didn’t – but that’s a long story; apparently I have some catching ...

Extinguishing the Flames: Parshat Lech Lecha

Jews read sections of the Torah each week, and these sections, known as parshiyot, inspire endless examination year after year. ...

October Mourning and Tikkun Olam

“And you shall lay down, and no man shall terrify you….” Whenever I stand up in shul on Shabbat and ...

Repairing Our World, Starting in the South

Tikkun olam has long been a hallmark of Jewish life – and that’s certainly true here in the South. Southern ...

Obligation, Faith, and Service After the Storm

I had been out of town for a few days. When I returned to the ISJL office in Jackson, I ...

Reengage! The Legacy of the Crown Heights Riots & Civil Rights

This week marks the 21st anniversary of the Crown Heights Riots. When these riots took place in 1991, I was ...