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URJ Youth Professional Development Interactive Learning Opportunities
We’re excited to introduce our brand new 3-Part Webinar Series for Spring 2018: Asking the Why: The Jewish in Jewish Youth Engagement!
Building the Temple
When King Solomon decided to build the temple in Jerusalem, he hired the best artists, architects, and stonemasons. The work came along a little slower than King Solomon expected, and he decided to check in on what was taking so long. What did he find? Listen to this story, retold by Cantor Rosalie Will.
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“Interfaith” and Beyond
When it comes to partnerships in which one person is Jewish and the other is not, there are lots of descriptors, and lots of terms you might hear used to refer to your family. We asked five couples to tell us how they describe themselves and their families' religious identity - and why.
RAC-NY launches Climate Covenant: A RAC-NY Campaign to Combat Climate Change
RAC-NY Launches a New Kind of Multi-year Campaign to Combat Climate Change RAC-NY is set to launch Climate Covenant: A RAC-NY Campaign to Combat Climate Change with Zoom gatherings on Tuesday, March 22, 7 -8:15 pm and Wednesday, March 23, 12 -1:15 pm.
Union for Reform Judaism Youth Protection Policies and Procedures
Protecting children and youth from abuse is a duty that all of us share. It takes a community to protect our youth, and Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) recognizes the importance of including the entire community in this important duty.
Are You Registered to Vote?
The Every Voice, Every Vote campaign is made possible in part by the Leo and Libby Nevas Foundation.
Yom HaAtzmaut History and Customs
Yom HaAtzmaut, Israeli Independence Day, marks the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948. It is observed on or near the 5th of Iyar in the Hebrew calendar, which usually falls in April.
LGBTQ Life in Israel
Israel has been called the "gay capital of the Middle East," which is no surprise to many of its supporters who have been touting its outstanding record on gay rights for years.
Mixed Cities in Israel
In Israel, the term "mixed cities" usually refers to five cities: Akko (Acre), Haifa, Jaffa (the southern quarter of Tel Aviv), Ramle, and Lod.
Jewish-Arab Relations in Israel
The relations between Jews and Arabs in Israel inevitably reflect the ongoing confrontations between Israel and the Palestinians and between Israel and neighboring Arab countries.