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Gun Play in Early Childhood
As adults, we must not let our knowledge of real-life violent adult events taint the innocence of childhood. Read these useful tips for parents and caregivers.
Providing Sanctuary for Immigrants Facing Deportation
The concept of “sanctuary” congregations has many definitions and applications. In the 1980s, Reform Movement congregations provided sanctuary primarily to central Americans at risk of deportation.
URJ Congregational Benchmarking and Assessment Project
The URJ Congregational Benchmarking and Assessment Project gives congregations the opportunity to take an inward look in a way that is consistent with other congregations and empowers them to act upon data.
Chicken Soup, Chicken Soup
Sophie enjoys special time spent with each of her grandmothers, and eating their delicious chicken soup. Both her Jewish Bubbe and her Chinese Nai Nai have a special family recipe, and both compete for a special place in Sophie’s heart.
Tu BiShvat for Families
On Tu BiShvat, we celebrate the “New Year of the Trees.” This holiday, which falls on the 15 th day ( tu) of the Hebrew month of Shvat, is also known as the birthday of the trees. We say “Happy birthday” and “Happy new year” to the trees sprouting up after winter and to the flowers beginning to bud in eager anticipation of the spring
IMPORTANT: L'Taken Chaperone Info For Sunday Afternoon, January 29
Dear January 27-29 L’Taken Chaperones, We are writing with IMPORTANT information about this afternoon’s off-site, Sunday January 29. Please read this in its entirety and follow all instructions below. We would like to survey each congregation’s plans for the afternoon.
Pursuing Social Justice: Yom Kippur Activities for Families
Learn how you and your family can pursue social justice during the Jewish high holidays.
What's Happening in the Torah? Rosh HaShanah Activities for Families
Learn how you and your family can pursue social justice during the Jewish high holidays.
NFTY Social Action Leaders at L'Taken - Cost
Program fee includes a three night stay in the hotel, all program materials, three breakfasts, two lunches and one dinner. The cost for the weekend is $450.
NFTY Social Action Leaders at L'Taken- Transportation
Arriving in D.C. Travel by Air All flights should be booked for arrival into Washington National Airport (DCA) between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm EST. Staff will be on site to direct travel to the hotel. We will NOT be staffing arrivals or departures into BWI or Dulles International.