The Daunting Nature of Climate Change
I have a vivid memory from the early ‘90s of sitting on the front steps of my suburban house outside of Albany, NY. I was a teenager, it was springtime, and I was reading a book called 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth. I remember thinking, “I
Climate Action Is In Our Wheelhouse
So, before reading this issue of Advocacy Matters, did you know that Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) has a Climate Steering Committee? You do now!
It was over a year ago that Sara Charney, then-president of WRJ, invited me to serve on the inaugural Climate
The Importance of Representation
One of the most consistent parts of my life has been my identity as a Jew. For the last nine years, I have spent my Sunday mornings at synagogue; in 2020, I graduated from religious school student to staff. I have spent many of my summers at URJ Camp Newman
On Comprehensive Reproductive Care and Supporting Israel
Women of Reform Judaism was proud to bring together nearly 350 participants to Washington D.C. for our inaugural Rabbi Marla J. Feldman Social Justice Conference. After three days full of sisterhood, spirituality, and social justice, most attendees travelled
The Living and Breathing Embodiments of WRJ's Mission
On April 7, after completing my lobby visits, I strolled through the Botanical Gardens and then the National Gallery of Art. As I completed my Smithsonian visits and exited the museum, I looked back at the clean, sharp white lines of the Capitol building
Inside the Inaugural L'Taken Canada
Judaism Beyond Israel
I was born and raised in Israel, but when I was around six years old, my family moved to North Carolina, making us the first generation of my family to live in the United States. The move brought with it a wave of uncertainty, especially when it came to my
The Gift of YES
I sat across the table from my mentor, sipping hot chocolate at the coffee shop where we met whenever I was home from university. She listened carefully as I explained how lost I felt and how uncertain I was about the path I had chosen in neuroscience. I was
Or Ami Awards: Submit Your Program Today!
What does it mean to “be a light?” These three words are packed with power, motivation, and inspiration. They are words that can prompt us to take action, to make a difference, and to shine from within.
I’ve used these three words a lot lately in my social
Introspection: A Scheduling Balance
I don’t wear a Wonder Woman costume or a cape, but I do have superpowers. One, which I developed and worked on over time, is called seder, or order. This is a concept that is well embedded in our traditions. In the first few verses of Torah, God creates order