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My hands now fidget with my hostage dog tag, cool metal against burning skin, reminding me that this twisted reality is far more than a satirical nightmare. I will never be able to return to the innocent naïveté that existed before October 7, 2023. Black and

Earlier this fall, I had the privilege of spending a week in Poland. This week was filled with opportunities, living and learning, relationship-building, eye-opening sights and situations, and activism in action.

I was fortunate to be one of six Americans and

Earlier this year I was asked, “when did you fall in love with Judaism?”

For me that was an easy question because my first Jewish experience was very formative. As a young child, I didn’t know that there were people who didn’t celebrate Christmas. I had never

I was excited when I learned that WRJ Heartland District was planning a gathering in Cincinnati. I have had three memorable WRJ-related trips to Cincinnati — and each one was special.  

The first trip was in March 2006. I was president of WRJ District 18 (which

November 5, 2024. It was a day many of us worked very hard to prepare for, both mentally and physically. Electing a president of the United States is a significant privilege. Many people were denied the right to vote for such a long time, and people lost their

Returning from an intense week in Israel, I find myself overwhelmed by a complex mix of emotions—grief, pride, hope, and a deep sense of urgency. As participants in a seminar sponsored by the Association of Reform Zionists in America (ARZA), we had the

In the weeks since Election Day, there’s been a lot of despair, confusion, and regret. But one bright spot among the pain and fear that so many are feeling has been how many states voted in support of reproductive freedom.

What is Prop 1? 
Prop 1, previously

As we approach the end of 2024, WRJ’s Social Justice team thanks everyone for all of the impressive efforts, communications, and relationships that resulted in productive and positive change and led to enhanced coalitions, stronger bonds, and the momentum to

What defines a winner? In a democracy, is it who gets the most votes on Election Day, or something else? What do you do if the winning candidates are not supportive of the issues you hold near and dear? I am constantly tackling this question as a co-chair