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L'Taken Social Justice Seminars
At the Bernard and Audre Rapoport L'Taken Social Justice Seminars, teens from across North America converge on Washington, DC for four days of advocacy and action.
Urgency of Now Initiative
In 2017, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism launched the Urgency of Now Initiative on behalf of the Reform Jewish Movement Developing a strong network of active and empowered congregations is imperative to the sacred work of תקון עולם (tikkun olam), repairing the world.
Stories We Tell: The Grandfather, the Granddaughter and the Donkey
An old grandfather and his young granddaughter go for a walk, leading a donkey by its reins. All is well, until they meet a stranger who wonders why they walk in the manner that they do. What happens next, in this story retold by Cantor Ellen Dreskin, teaches the grandfather and granddaughter a valuable lesson about what it means to take advice and please the people around them.
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Stories We Tell: The Prince Who Thought he was a Rooster
When a prince wakes up one morning and decides that he is actually a rooster, his father, the king, does not know what to do. Nothing that the king does can make the prince stop behaving like a rooster, until he seeks out the rabbi who has an interesting solution. This story, retold by Rabbi Marc Katz, explores themes of empathy, and what it means to meet people where they are.
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On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah - Sh’lach L’cha: Judaism on the Fringes
What does it mean to be on the fringes of Judaism? Does Judaism allow for creativity, allowing those on the fringe who want, to be brought toward the center? Is Judaism open to different forms of expression?
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Join us for a Reform Movement Phone Bank for Florida's Voting Restoration Amendment: Re-enfranchise 1.4 Million Americans
As we emerge from the Days of Awe and prepare to begin our year anew, we must remember one of the central teachings of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur: atonement and transformation are possible--and a person’s life should not be judged by one mistake.
8 Jewish Cookie Recipes You’ll Love
We’ll take any excuse to indulge in some of our favorite cookie recipes! Here are a few of the Jewishly inspired cookies we love.
Support the Florida's Voting Restoration Amendment
MORE INFORMATION ON FLORIDA'S VOTING RESOTORATION AMENDMENT! Sign up for more phone banking shifts by joining the Jewish Coalition's virtual call team Pledge for Florida Voters to Support Amendment 4 If you were not able to attend our October 21 webinar, feel free to watch this recording.
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Hanukkah Music?
How much do you know about Hanukkah music? Here are eight questions to kindle your enthusiasm (pun absolutely intended!) about music of the holiday.
Jewish Resources for Coping with Acts of Terror and Violence
In the wake of senseless violence, we mourn, we come together, we offer words of condolence – and we ask how we can prevent these tragedies from happening again.