Month: October 2017

Purpose, Not Paperwork

On my journey to becoming a Reform rabbi, my most sacred opportunities are those where I get the chance to interface with congregants and share learning opportunities in meaningful ways. Over the summer, I had the gift of serving as a rabbinic intern at Temple Sholom, where I explored ways to use technology and innovation to engage the community in…

Pursuing Justice and Teamwork With Bell Peppers

I spent my summer teaching kids to pursue peace and justice for their immediate communities and the world beyond them. Kids4Peace is a day camp that aims to educate youth about Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Participants learn how to create equality and peace in their respective communities. The camp lasts only four days, but each day is jam-packed with motivating,…