By Rabbi Avremel Matusof
The word Jew (Yehudi in Hebrew) is a derivative of the name Judah (Yehudah), Jacob's fourth son; calling someone by this name would seemingly imply that the person is a descendant of that particular tribe. However, Jacob had twelve sons, progenitors of the Twelve Tr…
By Rabbi Renée Bauer
February is Black History Month. The month is celebrated with lectures, events at school, and enjoyment of music by Black artists. I would like to suggest that celebrating Black History Month can be a spiritual practice.
Most of us who were raised in this country lear…
By Rabbi Bonnie Margulis
Immigrant rights. Health care. Global warming. Racial equity. COVID-19 relief. Abortion Rights. LGBTQ+ rights. Criminal justice reform. Fair housing. Tribal rights. Workers’ rights. What do all of these issues have in common? They have all been the subject of one …
By Rabbi Laurie Zimmerman
The following story is often told on Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish New Year for the Trees:
One day Honi the Circle Maker was journeying on the road and saw a man planting a carob tree. He asked him, “How long will it take for this tree to bear fruit?”
The man rep…
By Rabbi Jonathan Biatch
In a world filled with secular talk, profane speech, senseless intention, and immoral action, it was somewhat refreshing to see that the 'positive power of prayer' has again made headlines.
In her opening statement recently to the US Senate Judiciary Committee hear…
