In Providence, We Keep Lighting
How do I give my children a childhood that feels safe when it feels like so much tragedy presses in on us from all sides?
Inspiring Story
Finding the Women in Jewish Stories: A Journey of Return
It seems we have nudged Judaism one step further into a modern era that still holds our sacred traditions, but is egalitarian.
Wrapping Ourselves in God’s Light
Everyday experiences, from sunrise every morning to glimpsing the night sky, can assume miraculous importance when we approach them with awe and reverence.
Elie Wiesel’s Legacy Remembered on USPS Stamp
For Wiesel, pluralism was not an abstract value but a lived necessity.
Our Sleep Sanctuary: A Sacred Act of Care
Sometimes, the greatest kindness we can offer each other is the space to rest, even if it breaks the mold of what a “healthy” relationship is supposed to look like.
Joy Arrives With the Dawn
I sit on the couch facing the sliding glass doors to savor the sights and sounds of God’s creatures who share my small patch of Eden.
Cabaret, Racism, and Antisemitism in 2025
I deeply inhaled the scent of the lilacs on the trees, populating the green spaces that once framed the Warsaw Ghetto.
Our sister – May you grow into a multitude
Creating a 21st century Judaism that is relevant, dynamic, and inclusive.
As Israel Turns 77: Yom HaAtzmaut 2025
Reflections from Clal’s Faculty and Staff on Israel’s 77th Birthday, with a forward from Rabbi Brad Hirschfield.