Author Archives: Sarah Resnick

Transforming Synagogue Culture in Baltimore: An Interview with Leaders at Oheb Shalom

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Sarah Resnick

In the 2010 Greater Baltimore Jewish Community Study, 46% of the Baltimore Jewish community reported that they felt Jewish organizations were “remote” or “not relevant.”  In response to this survey, The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore chartered a diverse … Read More

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From Recovery to Redemption: an interview with Chaplain Adam Siegel

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Sarah Resnick

Last week, we talked to Chaplain Adam Siegel about his involvement in the JOIN for Justice Clergy Fellowship, and his work at Beit T’Shuvah organizing for criminal justice system reform with the broad-based interfaith organization LA Voice.  Beit T’Shuvah is both a … Read More

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With my eyes I can take everything from you: Rededicating ourselves to seeing Black lives

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Sarah Resnick

This piece by rabbinical student Josh Weisman was originally published on State of Formation. Chanukah is a festival of lights, which makes it an opportunity to reflect on what we see and how we see it. The rituals of Chanukah … Read More

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A late-night argument with my husband about hope

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Sarah Resnick

A message from our Executive Director, Karla Van Praag. It was late Sunday night, after all the kids were finally asleep and the school lunches had been made. It was that moment you look forward all day, the moment you … Read More

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Fighting for 15

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Sarah Resnick

This beautiful d’var torah was written by Salem Pearce, a rabbinical student at Hebrew College and a participant in our online course Don’t Kvetch Organize!  It originally appeared on Salem’s blog No Power In The ‘Verse. On Tuesday afternoon, I skipped my … Read More

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