“If antisemitism is a fact, then what can we do about it?,” Rabbi Diana Fresko writes. “Historically, there are three options: Stay and fight, leave and rebuild, or do nothing.”
- Being JewishTime for a Reassessment Among Jewish Americans
“If antisemitism is a fact, then what can we do about it?,” Rabbi Diana Fresko writes. “Historically, there are three options: Stay and fight, leave
Being JewishIsrael’s Other Secret WeaponIsrael’s secret weapon, Golda Meir once said, is that “we have no place else to go.” But there’s another tool in our arsenal: community.
Israel’s secret weapon, Golda Meir once said, is that “we have no place else to go.” But there’s another tool in our arsenal: community.
The Relevance of Celebrating Tu B’ShevatFor those of us who live in the northern hemisphere, the Jewish arbor day falls during the depths of winter, making the holiday seem misplaced.Learning To Take a ‘Soulfie’ at Hanukkahby Naomi LevyHanukkah is a perfect time to access the light within—to take a 'soulfie.'Heeding the Wake-up Call of Our TraditionThe shofar serves as a prompt to heal our hearts.Embracing Simhat Torah—AgainA serendipitous visit to an aging synagogue helped one woman recover the joy of the holiday.On Tisha B’Av, Remembering Divisions That Destroyby Noah EfronIn Israel and the United States, the greatest threat Jews face is the tendency to create divisions and look at brothers and sisters as others.Reform Judaism 101—Onlineby Amy KleinThis spring, the Union for Reform Judaism launched its first online Introduction to Judaism course, a 21-week class. The next session will begin in the fall.‘Needlework Is Tactile Prayer’by Libby BarneaExpressing Jewish thought and belief through weaving, quilting, crocheting and other needle arts is the motivational heart of the Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework.Q&A with Mayim BialikThe popular television actress and neuroscientist talks about her latest book, parenting and celebrating Jewish holidays like Passover as a vegan.