(About 8.5 minutes to read) This past Wednesday I shared a deeply personal story about my body, my feelings about my body, and how it impacted the way I interacted with others. It was published in my friend’s sex, dating, and relationship column, The Debrief, on JewishBoston.com. Here are the thoughts that went through my head throughout this process: It’s 3am and I … Read More
4 Things I’ve Learned from Ella Fitzgerald
(About 3:30 minutes to Read, plus some awesome music) I’m a jazz singer. Ok, maybe I just sing jazz. I don’t know at what point I can actually reverse the order of the words. But after years of singing other kinds of genres (and specializing mostly in all things 90’s pop), I’ve landed on Jazz, and I’m pretty happy about … Read More
My Name is Not Saul Alinsky, and Neither is Yours.
At my first meeting in my new job a few years back, I put an agenda on the white board. I asked if anyone had anything to add, but all I got were eye rolls. Then I had us set ground rules: we start and end on time, we respect each other, etc. When this painful meeting was over, one … Read More
When Grassroots Organizations Get It Right
(About 5 minutes to read) Not all organizing is created equal. Unions have a different model of organizing from interfaith organizations. Some organizations integrate direct service and community organizing, others organize around public policy, and still others organize around local issues. Some build power in solidarity, others build power for themselves. The basic principles are generally the same throughout, but each … Read More