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Mimouna, a Unique Moroccan Jewish Tradition
The Mimouna festival was emblematic of respect and coexistence whereby the Muslims of Morocco would reach out to their Jewish neighbors in a gesture of harmony, goodwill, and solidarity.
Reclaiming a Jewish Hero from the Spanish Inquisition
Luis de Carvajal, the younger, was not a typical Jewish hero. He did not establish a rabbinic dynasty; in fact, he has no known direct descendants. No one alive today knew him or was moved to take action by the eloquence of his words. In fact, outside some circles of scholarship, few even know such a person ever existed. And yet, his life and his legacy are the very stuff of the American Jewish experience.
Pride Shabbat Resources
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Hosting a Pride Shabbat service or program is an excellent way to honor the movement for LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion, to celebrate recent victories against discrimination, and to commit to the work ahead.
Opposing the BDS Movement
The Reform Jewish Movement, deeply rooted in its love for Israel and desire to see the Jewish state live in peace and security with its neighbors, opposes the movement to boycott, divest from and sanction Israel.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Israel?
How much do you know about Israel? Take this quiz, created by the folks at NFTY - The Reform Jewish Youth Movement.
Information for First-Time Groups at L'Taken
New delegations join us each year. Let us help you make this a reality for your delegation! First time groups and groups that have not attended L’Taken in the past four years receive a scholarship.
Sermon Starters for the Third Anniversary of the Shelby County v. Holder Decision
June 25, 2016 is the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling in the case Shelby County v. Holder. This decision weakened the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and opened the door for new forms of voter restriction and disenfranchisement across the country.
Rabbi Joseph Krauskopf, Reform Triumphalism, and the 1885 Pittsburgh Platform
In November, 1885, a small group of Reform rabbis met in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to discuss the basic principles of the then growing Reform Movement in Judaism in America.
Thank You
We recognize individuals, foundations, and organizations whose annual contributions from January 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 reached or exceeded $1,000. We are profoundly grateful for the dedication of those donors who choose to remain anonymous.
Jennifer Brodkey Kaufman
Jennifer Brodkey Kaufman, of Congregation B’nai Israel in Sacramento, is the Chair of the North American Board of Trustees of the Union for Reform Judaism.