Jan 11, 2022 | Featured, Our Jewish World
Rabbi Steven Bayar, Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation B’nai Israel in Millburn, will lead an insightful three-part series at 1 p.m. on Thursdays, Jan. 13, 20, and 27, via Zoom. The series, titled “Jewish Perspectives on Freedom,” is coordinated by Our Jewish World,...
Jan 11, 2022 | Featured, Our Jewish World
Did you know that Judaism has something to say about anger, compassion, patience, impatience and love?! Rabbi Mark Biller will lead a fascinating two-part series, exploring ancient, medieval and modern Jewish texts that focus on Judaism’s view of emotions. The series...
Jan 11, 2022 | Advocacy, Featured
It has become obvious that reforms are need in many areas of our democracy, and while I focus on legislation at the federal level, do not overlook what is happening locally. Know what has been introduced or passed in the NJ state legislature that affects voting in New...
Jan 11, 2022 | Advocacy, Featured
Our Founding Fathers understood history. They saw that democracies are susceptible to demagogues, to majority rule becoming mob rule, to the subjugation of minorities, and to trampling on individual rights. And so they sought to curb the excesses of democracy through...
Jan 11, 2022 | Advocacy, Featured
The Afghan refugee crisis has rapidly increased the pace of change in refugee resettlement in the United States. Last month the Biden Administration announced a new program, in partnership with the Community Sponsorship Hub (CSH), a project of Rockefeller Philanthropy...
