A New Beginning and a Chance to Become Our Better Selves
During the 10 days of repentance and especially on Yom Kippur, we struggle with ourselves, shedding our flaws and the parts of our spirit that detract from our holiness.
Please Join Us, But Not Just on the Days of Awe
We want you to come to High Holiday services, but we want you to come back, too -- when it’s less crowded and when we can welcome you and show you what we’re all about.
Returning to the People – and the Parents – We Want to Be
I don’t want to raise my children in a home with yelling. And yet, when I slip in a way that’s human and understandable, I fail both myself and my children.
The Enemy Within: Taking Action Against Sexual Assault
Sexual violence is a denial of the Jewish belief in the fundamental dignity of every individual and an abhorrent violation of the sanctity and wholeness of the body and health of another person.
High Holiday Lessons from an Alaskan Glacier
Rosh HaShanah is more than a meal shared with family and friends or time in synagogue. According to tradition, Rosh HaShanah marks the day God created the world.
The Ripple Effect of Camp Scholarships
Rabbi Brenner Glickman of Temple Emanu-El in Sarasota, FL, recently witnessed the tremendous impact that a summer at camp can have.
Cheshbon Hanefesh as a Group Activity: Assessing our Collective Selves
As congregational leaders, how can you ensure that you are deeply reflecting on and assessing your collective selves?
To God, Who Divides the Waters
At hurricane season, as people wade through chest-high water that drags at their sodden feet and leaden hearts, poet Stacey Zisook Robinson asks God a poignant question.
Embracing Change: Join Us for a Day of Learning in 25+ Locations
Whether you’re a seasoned congregational leader or an emerging one, we encourage you to attend this day of learning with your congregational leadership team.
JewV’Nation Fellowship Focus: Magda Reyes
Although pairing religious school attendance with synagogue membership suits many families, it can be challenging for others, particularly interfaith families.