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What Foods Will Make Passover Meaningful for You?
As Reform Jews, it is incumbent upon us as individuals to determine which Passover practices are personally meaningful and to incorporate them into our celebration.
Rise: A Poem to Commemorate the Warsaw Uprising
This original poem by a Reform Jewish poet was written for the United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula and was initially recited at this year's Yom HaShoah's observance.
What Do Science and Technology Have in Common with Judaism?
Inquisitive and intelligent campers spent time studying astronomy, 3D animation, computer programming, and more this summer, but what makes these things Jewish?
House Budget Resolution Proposes Dangerous Cuts to Federal Spending
The Senate’s rejection of the proposal to repeal major portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will substantially alter the future of the Congressional agenda.
What Is Jewish About Japan?
My family and I recently spent time backpacking through Japan. Witnessing people at their holy sites, we were struck by how familiar their customs were to us as Jews.
Growing Through a Summer Internship With the URJ
Ten college students interned at the URJ this summer – whether to boost our experience or get nagging parents off our backs.
New URJ/Keshet Partnership Will Lead to More Inclusive Youth Spaces
A year-long initiative, the URJ-Keshet Youth Leadership Project, aims to improve inclusivity in our Reform youth programs. It is the largest implementation yet of Keshet’s work
Cocktails, Colleges, and Comedy: 5 Jew-ish Headlines to Read This Week
Amidst political headlines and other stressful news of the sort, here are a few light-hearted, good-natured Jewish reads for the week.
What are the Best Colleges for Jewish Students?
Headed to college this fall or thinking about what schools to apply to when the time comes? Either way, The Forward's first-ever college guide is a great place to start.
Taking the Next Step for Transgender Inclusion on Campus
Colleges and universities are often thought of as safe havens for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender non-conforming (LGBTQ) students, many of whom begin to discover their true identities once they beg