Sublime

While in theory we believe in equality, in practice, American children start out with wildly different opportunities depending on the families into which they happen to be born, and we do little to remedy those inequalities. And in recent years, we have become increasingly polarized, seeing “those people” who disagree with us as an undefined group,

There are countless examples of rabbinic activism in which the Sages of Israel harness the tools of legal analysis and interpretation in the service of the ethical values that infuse the Torah to this day.

Martin Buber argued that God is found in relationship. We connect with God by connecting deeply to others—and not just humans, but animals and things in nature as well.

the more Jews become empowered to define their own Jewish identity, the less likely it is that they will be satisfied by a broad label.

In my vision of the future of American Jewish life, the real test of whether a minyan is welcoming is not whether you get offered an aliyah or whether someone hands you a siddur on your way in. It will be defined by the ease in which you are drawn into each other’s homes to share a meal together on Shabbat.

the future of Jewish life is dependent on Jews—not just rabbis—taking hold of the rich, challenging, surprising, and inspiring heritage that makes up our texts and traditions.

Among American Jews, there is a significant demand for meaningful, engaged Jewish life.

At its core, Empowered Judaism is an engaged approach to what it means to live life as a Jew.