Rabbi Daniel AtwoodOne Vote for JusticeDefense lawyers will often say “it takes only one,” referring to the fact that in the American court system, nearly all trials require a…May 27, 2020May 27, 2020
Rabbi Daniel AtwoodFor Many, Every Week is Pikuach NefeshWith a majority, if not all, of the world’s Jewish population spending this Passover in quarantine due to Covid-19, serious concerns were…Apr 13, 2020Apr 13, 2020
Rabbi Daniel AtwoodProtecting Incarcerated People from Covid-19: What kind of society do we want to come back to?I miss going out to eat or have a drink. I miss being able to get together with friends and family who don’t live with me. I miss being…Mar 20, 2020Mar 20, 2020
Rabbi Daniel AtwoodEved-Avraham is my ForefatherEved-Avraham is a fascinating character. Dutifully loyal to Avraham and Yitzchak to the point where he seems to have no personal life or…Nov 22, 2019Nov 22, 2019
Rabbi Daniel AtwoodOn Orthodox LGBTQ Issues, the Cheese has Moved. Will the Rabbis?While I don’t read many self-help books, there is one that I swear by, “Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson. Long story short, the…Sep 12, 2019Sep 12, 2019
Rabbi Daniel AtwoodDayenu! An Inaugural Semikha Address to the Orthodox Queer CommunityNote: I am sharing my inaugural Semikha address, which was shared at the Jewish Queer Youth Pride = Nachas event on 6/27/19. The address…Jun 28, 2019Jun 28, 2019
Rabbi Daniel AtwoodNYC Public Advocate Special Election Voter GuideNew York City residents! What are you doing next Tuesday, February 26th? A lot of things I’m sure, but you’ll also be voting.Feb 19, 2019Feb 19, 2019
Rabbi Daniel AtwoodWhat is the point of activism? Isn’t it all about elections?I was recently in Albany to witness the passing of the Child Victims Act (CVA), a bill that languished in the IDC/Republican controlled…Jan 30, 2019Jan 30, 2019
Rabbi Daniel AtwoodNew York General Election Voter GuideHi Friends! In lieu of a video, I’m making this written guide for my friends. Voting in New York can be VERY confusing. That’s why I want…Nov 4, 2018Nov 4, 2018