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Why Do We Read the Book of Ruth on Shavuot?
No story in the Bible better demonstrates than the Book of Ruth the extraordinary power of love that goes beyond the expected obligation.
Shavuot Reexamined: How Can We Elevate the Holiday?
How can we reexamine this often-underlooked festival and apply it to our lives as Reform Jews? In this interview, Rabbi Matt Green of Congregation Beth Elohim (CBE) in Brooklyn, N.Y., talks a bit about what Shavuot means to him and how we, as Reform Jews, can apply it to our lives.
All Things Challah: 14 Recipes to Sweeten Shabbat
Find expert challah hacks and every kind of challah recipe imaginable in this one handy guide.
Seven Ways to Make Summer Shabbats Special
For many people, Shabbat is a distinctive day throughout every season of the year. During the summer, it can be an extra special time – here are seven things you can do for rest, reflection, and fun.
Labor Day: A Shabbat for Us All
The first Monday of September, Labor Day, is a type of “national Shabbat.” As a nation, we put down our tools, take our hands off our keyboards, and celebrate the work and achievement of American workers throughout history.
How to Find a High Holiday Community Wherever You Are
Whether you’re traveling – for business or pleasure – during the High Holidays, studying at a college or university far from home, or otherwise not able to attend services where you usually do, ReformJudaism.org can help you find a High Holiday community – wherever you are.
Un’taneh Tokef: The Awesome Sanctity of This Day
In the traditional liturgy, the special character of each holiday is particularly conveyed by the piyyutim (hymns, liturgical poems) that are recited or chanted on that day.
Blessings and Customs for Shabbat
Learn about the customs of the Shabbat table, and the meanings behind them.
New Year, Take Two: A Second Chance for a Conscious Year Ahead
To err is human, but ask yourself, next September: When I reflect on the year that has passed, how will I observe my effort to be more of the person I had hoped to be? Happy new year – again!