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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