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8 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah that Don’t Involve Gifts
Instead of eight days of gifts, here are eight ways to celebrate Hanukkah with your kids that relate the story and celebration for your enjoyment and to help you refocus your approach:
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.
Congregational Guides
These publications are useful tools for congregational lay leaders, clergy, educators, and other staff managing social action programming and socially responsible practices.