Cookbook Author Joan Nathan Shares a Hanukkah Menu Close to Her Heart
Eminent Jewish cookbook author Joan Nathan shares her recipe forwine-braised brisket with roasted vegetables, “a riff” on her mother’s brisket, which Nathan describes as “savory, not sweet.”
What It's Like to Be a Maccabee in Maine
My sisters and I grew up in Central Maine, where my family was one of a small handful of Jewish families scattered in this remote, wooded corner of the diaspora.
How Religious Diversity Can Strengthen Your Community
With the winter holidays approaching, many Jewish parents – in our community and others – face the annual task of reminding our children’s teachers that not all students celebrate Christmas.
5 Reasons Youth Professionals Should Attend the Youth Summit
Every other year, the URJ hosts the Youth Summit at NFTY Convention, an event geared towards youth professionals. The colleagues I meet at the Summit are often the people I chat with and bounce ideas from throughout the rest of the year. This year, I’ve had the privilege to be on the Youth Advisory Committee, and taking part of the planning process “behind the scenes” has given me many reasons to count down the days till I get to be a participant!
This Year's Top 9 Trends in Congregational Life
Throughout 2016, as colleagues and I visited congregations across North America, we were inspired by the many ways they are adapting to the changing landscape of our world. Although congregational size and geographic location certainly influence the way leaders address specific community needs, we observed nine overarching trends in congregations this year.
Stories We Tell: What Did You Leave on The Tables?
Stories We Tell: The Greatest Gift
What I Learned at a Jewish Camp in France
At MahaNetzer Camp in the south of France, more than 150 campers and 40 staff celebrate their unique brand of Judaism every summer.
Stopping at a Jewish Camp on the Way from Uganda to Rabbinical School
When I returned to camp this summer, my whole Jewish self was back. I’m more confident now about who I am, knowing that the Reform Jewish world is the right place for me.
Why Tot Shabbat is Great for Kids – and the Whole Family
Tot Shabbat is important for our daughter and for us. Each week, it helps us integrate Judaism and its values into her life and build our own Jewish community.