Rabbi Gavriel Goldfeder shares perspective on the age of becoming bat mitzvah.

People reveal themselves over time. That was the sage advice I got from an old mentor. NY Times columnist Thomas Friedman just revealed himself in spades.

The difference between a donor and a philanthropist does not depend on how much time or money one gives to charity, but, rather, on one's approach to giving.

Amy Stein bids farewell to the Boulder community - she will be missed!

The vast majority of Americans make charitable contributions because it feels good. All it takes is one act of goodness in any situation that can have the greatest impact.

Chanukah, oh Chanukah! A fresh poem on an ancient holiday.

"Above and beyond the 'typical' things for which we train – war, terrorism, border infiltration, etc., - this year we were confronted by a new challenge..."

We are bystanders when, living our busy lives, we witness our society's problems and fail to act to our full potential.

Daniel Sokatch, CEO of the New Israel Fund, will be speaking in Denver in December.

Stephanie Schneider continues her service-learning journey, this time posting from India - wow!

Trans Day of Remembrance was founded in 1998 to memorialize people who have been murdered due to transphobia.

Rabbi Marc says, "As delicious as that turkey dinner is on Thanksgiving, it is an increasingly ironic way to celebrate freedom and gratitude." Read why.

Moishy Scheiner writes in from New York and connects Occupy Wall Street with this week's parsha, Vayeirah.

Lisa Tremback offers a poetic tribute to her friend and mentor, Ron Goodman.

Morah Yehudis explores the challenging topic of circumcision as a follow up to the recent film and discussion.

Rabbi Goldfeder shares a new column this week. Is there anything Jewish about Halloween?

Aron Friedman shares a personal and wonderful story about fate, prayers, and the connectedness of us all.

A Poem in Honor of Ron Goodman, z"l

Gilad Shalit who was kidnapped by the Hamas five years and four months ago, is back home with his parents. What a joyous day!

A petition has been submitted to the new White House petition program on behalf of Sholom Rubashkin.

Are we so focused on destinations that we forget to experience the journey? Deb Dusansky explores the question for October.

Stan Kreis reviews some of the history behind this week's events at the UN. With video.

More than 800 years ago, Maimonides described eight rungs on the ladder of charitable giving. Remarkably, his approach is still relevant today.

Stan Kreis analyzes President Obama's plan behind his job plan.

"Mah Matzav?" Shaul Amir tries to make sense of the last several months in Israel and the Middle East for BJN readers. Exclusive.