Rosh Hashanah: A Time to Reflect on Climate Justice
Climate change is more just an issue of the trees and oceans around us. There is a real human cost associated with the warming of our planet.
A High Holiday Message from Rabbi Rick Jacobs and MK Dr. Avraham Neguise
Last week, the URJ had the privilege of hosting Dr. Avraham Neguise, Knesset member and chair of the Knesset Committee on Immigration, Absorption, and Diaspora Affairs.
The Courts Could be a Pathway for Trans Equality
Over the last eight years, we have seen extensive progress towards LGBTQ equality: the repeal of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,” the naming of the
Join Us In Creating a More Perfect World in 5777
Will you join us in creating a more just, whole, and compassionate world? Your gift makes an important statement and a vital difference to our sacred work.
Join the Movement To Reduce Your Footprint: GreenFaith Energy Shield
This summer, we saw the hottest month on record since 1880.
The Torah In Haiku: Vayeilech
A Bite into Reproductive Health
The Zika virus is not only an officially-declared Public Health Emergency of International Concern
5777 Rosh HaShanah Sermon Roundup
It is hardly surprising that 2016/5777 was an interesting Rosh HaShanah for rabbis and sermons. I hope you will enjoy all these sermons and find them as meaningful as I did.
ARJE and RYPA: How We're Doing Our Sacred Work Together
The recent merger of the ARJE and RYPA is one way Jewish educational leaders in the Reform Movement have taken action to create a more collaborative approach to our work.
Sukkot and Food Day: A Time for Earthly Intentions
The Jewish Holiday season is in full swing. We have celebrated Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year and Yom Kippur, the day of repentence, and now we are rounding the corner to Sukkot and Simchat Torah. Jewish tradition asks us for introspection and reflection during this season.