Health and Wellness

It’s Time for Congress to Pass a Build Back Better Bill That Expands Health Care

Cantor Jason Kaufman

October 29, 2021

The following blog post is adapted from remarks given by Cantor Jason Kaufman (Beth El Hebrew Congregation, Alexandria, VA) at Keep the Faith, Build Back Better: Prayer Vigil and Fast outside the U.S. Capitol on October 20, 2021.

Mental Health

How Judaism Inspires My Mental Health Advocacy

Kate Chasin

June 28, 2021

But I need your help to ensure that every student can access mental health care, no matter where they live.

Wooden puzzle in the shape of a brain with one piece removed

Mental Health

Addressing Mental Illness in a Time of COVID-19 and Systemic Racism

Jacob Greenblatt

October 7, 2020

As the United States grapples with COVID-19 and faces a renewed focus on racial justice, this week provides an important opportunity to take stock of how both issues affect mental health.

Health and Wellness

The Affordable Care Act: Eight Years Later

Nathan Bennett

March 23, 2018

Last July, I joined partners from throughout the faith community for a 24-hour vigil to defend the Affordable Care Act. We stood just steps away from the entrance to the Capitol, some huddling under a tree for relief from the heat of a D.C.

Health and Wellness

Ethan's Future Health Care

Alexia and Scott Kadish

June 26, 2017

Learn more about Ethan's story here.

Scared. Shocked. Angry. Confused.

We did not want this, We did not ask for this "opportunity;" we did not do anything wrong to deserve this AND we will not run from our obligations as parents to care for our child.