Displaying 1 - 10 of 43
Resources for the RAC-CA Gun Violence Prevention Call-In Day
Resources for the RAC-CA Gun Violence Pr evention Call-In Day April 29 – May 3 Join Reform Jews from around the state on April 29-May 3 as we call Governor Newsom to ask him to include $39 million for CalVIP local gun violence prevention programs in his May revised budget.
RAC-CA GVP Call In Week
You have reached the link for the RAC-CA gun violence prevention call-in week, scheduled for April 29 – May 3. This link will become active on April 29, when it will have talking points, the Governor’s phone number, and a place to report the results of your call.
Parenting at Passover: How Do We Share this Story with Our Kids?
When it comes to the Passover story, what is the story we actually want to tell? Especially with children present, how deeply do we descend into the narrative, and how strictly do we adhere to its framework?
At Passover, How are We Telling the Teen Story?
The Passover seder is the ultimate educational experience. It is an interactive method of story-telling, a learning (and re-learning) of our people's ancient memory, and navigating through text and time and tradition to make that story our own. Use this resource to engage in a dialogue with your teen, or as a starting point for them to lead a seder table discussion.
The Story of Passover: The Greatest Escape
Passover is one of the most popular Jewish holidays. One way we celebrate is by going to a very special dinner party called a Seder. We read a script from a book called a Haggadah which urges us to try foods we don’t usually eat, encourages us to ask questions, play with our food and even slouch in our chairs! Why? Why indeed!
Teaching Children About Visiting the Sick (Bikur Cholim)
In this sneeze-filled episode, we find the magical Sparks Gabi and Rafi fighting off their own colds while they help the Plony family realize that Grandpa needs cheering up in the hospital. Gabi’s sniffles manage to misdirect her magic to hilarious effect. A rainstorm of chicken soup and a flock of quacking ducks eventually persuade the family to visit Grandpa.
Quiz: Test Your Passover Knowledge
How much do you know about Passover? Take this quiz to find out, and share the results with your friends!
Teaching Children about Being Grateful for What They Have (Hakarat Hatov)
Magical Rafael wants a new toy, specifically a hoversaurus dino-copter. In the real world, Lila and Yasmin are unhappy that their kite won’t fly without wind. A confused ‘sunbrella’ and a nest-building bird help Gabi the Spark teach Rafael, Lila and Yasmin a lesson about feeling grateful for what they DO have, whether it be a wingboard or a fun filled neighborhood park.
To Gov. McCrory: Repeal North Carolina's HB 2
On March 23, 2016 the North Carolina legislature considered and passed HB 2, which was signed by Governor McCrory within the same 24 hours.