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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.
5 Refreshing Summer Drinks with Jewish Origins
Whether you're celebrating the questionably real holiday of National Beverage Day on May 6, hosting a summer picnic, or just want a tasty drink on a hot summer day, we've got you covered with these five drink recipes.
10 Veggie-Heavy Jewish Recipes for Mushroom Lovers
How long have Jewish people been eating mushrooms? A long time! These 11 recipes are veggie-heavy and feature mushrooms as a key ingredients.
Every Brisket Recipe You'll Ever Need
Do you have a favorite brisket recipe? If you've not yet decided on your go-to, or you just want to try out a new one, we've got your covered with these seven recipes, all very different and all very delicious.
Yom HaZikaron: Israel’s Fallen Heroes and Us
The day is a gut-wrenching one, and yet one profoundly important in the life of a country. It is a day when we let the pain in, when we listen to and internalize the myriad stories, when we understand that their fight is also our fight.