Shul
A synagogue.
Wholly Jewish: Grace: Breaking Down the Gates of Queer Judaism
Wholly Jewish: Dara: From Parliament to the Bimah
Hosted by Jewish performance and ritual artist Shira Kline (she/her), a.k.a. ShirLaLa, this season features interviews with LGBTQIA+ Jews from the Union for Reform Judaism's JewV'Nation Fellowship.
What’s the Difference Between the Secular and Jewish New Year?
What is the Jewish expression to refer to someone who has died?
In Judaism, when someone has died, it is customary to add the expression, “May their memory be for a blessing” after mentioning the deceased by name.
How do I talk to my kids about the current situation in Israel?
A few years ago, an Israeli rabbinic student, Alona Nir, was visiting with Reform Jewish teen leaders. Alona showed the teens a short video of Israeli school children participating in an air raid drill.
Am Yisrael Chai
Literally, the people of Israel lives. A popular Jewish song.
K'lal Yisrael
The Jewish community or the whole of Israel; often used to refer to Jewish unity or solidarity.
Rebbetzin
Yiddish term used for the wife of a rabbi. More commonly used in Orthodox communities.
r'fuah sh'leimah
Literally meaning, a complete healing. Used in modern Hebrew as "get well soon."