Irving Berlin: The Famous Jewish Musician Who Left a Stunning Legacy
Read about the early life of a young immigrant to the United States before he went on to compose songs that shaped the American music scene for decades.
Playing Well Together: Making the Most of Sisterhood/Congregational Partnerships
Here are some things for sisterhood and women’s group leaders to keep in mind as we build our successful partnerships.
This is the Moment to Commit to a “Covenant With Our World”
As Reform Jews, we are called, like the generations before us, to build partnerships across lines of difference to advocate for and engage with the oppressed of our day.
Canada’s Queen Victoria Day: Is It Good for the Jews?
What does Victoria Day, honouring Queen Victoria and celebrated in Canada on the Monday before May 24, have to do with Jews – both in Canada and throughout the world?
Communicating in the 21st Century: A Social Media Resource for Congregations
A new URJ resource rounds up the best advice available online for helping congregational leaders grow and strengthen their social media presence.
How to Support the Sacred Work of Parenting in Your Congregation
Read about how one congregation is building a community of parents that knows and supports each other, particularly as their children grow into their teen years.
How to Talk About “13 Reasons Why” with Your Teens
13 Reasons Why, the new miniseries from Netflix, is filled with painful stories about sadness, bullying, rape, and suicide. Teens need their parents' help unpacking it.
Helping to Create New Spiritual Leaders: "You’ve Got This!"
When an intern leaves us, we miss them but we can’t wait to meet the next one, to welcome them in, and to let them know, again and again, “You’ve got this!”
Creating a Culture of Experimentation in Your Congregation
What are some of the advantages of conducting experiments in your congregation? Here are four ways experiments help us figure out the best way to move forward and ease the pressure to have the answersr.
How to Better Involve Your Synagogue's Stakeholders in the Work You Do
Involving participants and all stakeholders in the decision-making process is the secret to success. It 's one of eight principles that drive strong congregations.