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Why Should North American Jews Care About Religious Pluralism in Israel?
I am often asked, does it really make sense to bother about the religious rights of Reform Jews when Israel’s very existence is on the line? Shouldn’t religious questions wait until Israel’s security is assured?
The Shavuot Story for Families
Use this family-friendly telling of the story of Shavuot to help your children understand the history and meanings of the holiday.
5 Tips for Visiting the Sick with Your Kids
Visiting the sick ( bikur cholim) is an important mitzvah (commandment) in Judaism, but preparing kids in advance is crucial.
Resources on the Johnson Amendment
The Johnson Amendment is a federal prohibition on partisan politicking from the pulpit has been in place since 1954, located in section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code. It establishes that tax-exempt entities may not endorse or oppose candidates or parties for elected office.
Resources on the Johnson Amendment
The Johnson Amendment is a federal prohibition on partisan politicking from the pulpit has been in place since 1954, located in section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code. It establishes that tax-exempt entities may not endorse or oppose candidates or parties for elected office.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Jewish-American Trivia?
How much do you know about Jewish American history and culture? In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, test your knowledge with this fun quiz.
Shabbat: Illuminating Reflections
Try this fun, educational, and reflective Shabbat activity with your family!
Family Activity for Bedtime: Prayer Tents
Try making these mini-prayer tents with your children to help them develop a spiritual bedtime ritual.
Sukkot Explained, for Families with Young Children
On the 15 th of Tishrei, just five days after Yom Kippur ends, we usher in the holiday of Sukkot (translated into English as “booths” or “huts”). Sukkot , our Festival of Booths, is a festival of thanksgiving: for the food we have harvested, the homes we are so privileged to call our own, and for the natural world that surrounds us
Simchat Torah for Families
As the sun sets on the seventh day of Sukkot, we transition immediately into the jubilant celebration of Simchat Torah. There is no time to spare; we’ve got to get this Torah party started! Simchat Torah means “rejoicing in Torah,” and this holiday is a true celebration of Torah, and all that it represents. We dance, we sing, and we make merry, long into the night