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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.
On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah - T'rumah: The Right Ways to Give
In Parashat T'rumah, God asks the Israelites for gifts and there are so many different ways and reasons that people give - but is there a best way?
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Stories We Tell: The Wooden Sword
Once, there was a king who set out on a mission in his kingdom to learn about his reputation. He travelled from town to town and eventually met a happy old man and his wife. After asking them why they were so joyous, they replied, “God takes care of us.” The king was furious—it’s him who takes care of the people, not God! What the man and his wife do next teach everyone in the kingdom, including the king, what it means to be taken care of. Rabbi Mark Kaiserman, the rabbi at Reform Temple of Forest Hills retells the story. For a written version, see “The Wooden Sword” in The Jewish Story Finder by Sharon Barcan Elswit.
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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.
After Terror: 5 Jewish Ways to Help Kids Deal
Jewish tradition provides wisdom on how to handle these moments – both as parents and as individuals: Don’t be afraid to learn. Take large actions. Embrace small acts. Tell the stories to your children, and know when to let it go.
Songs for Healing: Music to Listen to After Tragedy
The music of our Jewish tradition and others can bring us comfort and, at the same time, strengthen our resolve to continue to support one another.