Torah Study

The Social Justice Torah Commentary book cover
Torah Study

Afterword

Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner
 December 8, 2021
New from CCAR Press, The Social Justice Torah Commentary demonstrates that the Torah is a guide to addressing the most urgent challenges of our time. This excerpt is from Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center and Senior Vice President, Union for Reform Judaism.
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Torah Study

Awakening to the Moral Imperatives of this Moment

Rabbi Rick Jacobs
 January 8, 2021
This is a moment that requires extraordinary courage to do the hardest and most transformative social change work. It is for all Americans of conscience to build a more just and compassionate future by facing the truth of our history and our present.
Closeup of a womans hand thumping her chest as during the reciting of the Al Cheit prayer
High Holidays

An Al Cheit for this Moment in Time

Rabbi Susan Talve
 August 10, 2020
I’m praying that these weeks of consolation before the High Holidays will give us the time to confront our sins and respond in ways that will help us to heal from our brokenness and find the courage and resolve to build a better year for all.