Parashat B'midbar: Whom We Count, Why We Count, and How We Can Better Count Everyone
Parashat B’midbar is an interesting Torah portion because it includes what some might consider one of the drier parts of the Torah, a census – and yet there is a lot to be gleaned from it.
What happened when we brought a 'yearbook of the fallen' to Congress
As their confirmation class project, the 10th graders at Temple Emanuel in Kensington, MD created a “yearbook of the fallen” to commemorate the high school victims of gun violence killed in 2018.
Why Requesting the Male Rabbi Isn’t Acceptable Anymore (If It Ever Was)
We are who we are, equally capable in our abilities to preside at liminal, sacred moments of our people no matter the biology or gender identification we carry.
80 Years Later: How the Tragedy of the St. Louis Inspires Our Advocacy for Refugees
The recent surge in xenophobic policies and anti-immigrant sentiment in the U.S. raises alarm because we Jews remember what it’s like to be unwelcome on America’s shores.
This Gun Violence Awareness Month, join the Reform Movement in Action
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time for heightened attention to confronting the plague of gun violence that ravages our streets, schools, and houses of worship.
Pride Month: Victories for LGBTQ equality and the work ahead
Every June, Pride Month offers us an opportunity to celebrate LGBTQ equality and recommit to fighting for full inclusion for everyone in the LGBTQ community.
How to Take Definitive Action During Gun Violence Awareness Month
Is your congregation or community ready to organize around addressing gun violence? Here's how.
Registration Opens SOON for the 2019 URJ Biennial!
The largest Jewish gathering in North America is coming! This year, the URJ Biennial is headed to the land of deep-dish pizza – Chicago, IL – from December 11-15, 2019.
How Can Israel Become a Place of Justice?
Lacking the force of law, Israel’s declaration of independence proclaims the moral vision of Israel’s founders. How far has Zionism come in fulfilling its original dream?
Introducing the URJ College Leadership Team: Expanding Reform Jewish Engagement on Campus
We're thrilled to announce the first URJ College Leadership Team and to introduce the Reform Jewish college students who will serve as leaders throughout the 2019-2020 school year.