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Executive Branch, Judicial and Independent Agency Nominations: Reform Movement Perspective and Action
Jewish Values Rabbi Yitzhak taught, “A ruler is not to be appointed unless the community is first consulted” (B’rachot 55a). The process for nominating and confirming federal appointees has opportunities for citizens to be consulted.
A Kid-Friendly Version of the Hanukkah Story
Long ago, before even our grandparents’ grandparents’ grandparents were alive, the land of Israel was ruled by a wicked king named Antiochus Epiphanes
Hanukkah Gift Tree: A Family Craft Project
Hanukkah recounts the story of a great miracle and a great triumph, offering parents a wonderful opportunity to teach children to celebrate the miracles in their own lives as well as to be the light in someone else’s darkness.
8 Ideas for Celebrating Hanukkah with Teens
With eight nights to celebrate, Hanukkah is a wonderful holiday for families to enjoy together – especially if there are teens in the house or in your extended family.
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.