Mentoring a Child through B'nai Mitzvah: A New Approach
Since my congregation became part of the pilot cohort of the Reform Movement’s B’nai Mitzvah Revolution in 2012, our goal has been to make b’nai mitzvah more meaningful. As it turns out, though, this is no simple task.
Returning to the Garden to Eat the Way God Intended
Our way of eating is a distinguishing mark of our nationhood, our history, our traditions, and our worldview.
An Open Letter to All Americans Following the Presidential Election
God, let the circle of compassion widen enough to include the vast and diverse American family, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
The Reform Jewish Community Reacts to the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election
After learning the results of yesterday’s U.S. presidential election, many within the Reform Jewish community have shared their thoughts and prayers about the future of the United States.
Jewish Resources for the Days Following the U.S. Presidential Election
As you process your own thoughts in these days following the election, may these resources be helpful and offer guidance.
Why Parashat Vayeira Speaks to Me About Challenges in My Life
I always wanted children, so I took parashat Vayeira as a good omen. Maybe I, too, would be a mother later in life - but now I’m 43.
Being a Jewish Mother Defines Everything I Do
I am a mother. No, wait – I am a Jewish mother. I am also a lot of other things, but being a Jewish mother defines me. Every decision of every day is made with my children at the forefront of my brain.
How to Move Your Congregation to the Leading Edge
To assist congregations in their holy work, the URJ has issued an enhanced edition of Moving to the Leading Edge: A Resource and Discussion Guide to Move Your Congregation Forward.
Remembering Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen, the craggy-voiced singer songwriter died on November 10 at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of music that transcends musical genres, echoing his life as a spiritual seeker. His songs are present at weddings, funerals, and at the emotional climax of films.
Pushing Hatred Out of the Civic Mainstream
This election once again brought anti-Semitism, racism, xenophobia, and misogyny to the foreground of American politics and, it is up to us to push them out of the mainstream of our civic life.