August 30, 2022

December 23, 2011 — When I think about Hanukkah, the theme that resonates most deeply is that of translation. As a child, I wholeheartedly bought into the idea that Hanukkah was a sort of Jewish Christmas… and not just because of the presents.    

September 2, 2022 — For centuries, giving to tzedakah has been a traditional way to mark Jewish holidays. But all holidays are not created equal. In this resource, we offer connections between the theme of each holiday or season, and some possible giving opportunities that correspond with it. 

March 21, 2022 — The author reflects on the way Mordecai Kaplan's philosophy  helped him see Jewish ritual as spiritually meaningful and, at the same time, intellectually honest.

March 16, 2023

April 29, 2022 — Is grit the key to success for social entrepreneurs? Ariana Katz suggests that the answer lies elsewhere. 

November 5, 2013 — Hanukkah has always been about thanksgiving.  

November 11, 2023 — The kind of hope I want to lift up is a nuanced hope that recognizes pain and grief and nonetheless invites us to imagine a better future.

December 8, 2022 — Reading a sacred text can put it on your heart, and then when your heart breaks, the holy words fall inside.