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Stories We Tell: The Wooden Sword
Once, there was a king who set out on a mission in his kingdom to learn about his reputation. He travelled from town to town and eventually met a happy old man and his wife. After asking them why they were so joyous, they replied, “God takes care of us.” The king was furious—it’s him who takes care of the people, not God! What the man and his wife do next teach everyone in the kingdom, including the king, what it means to be taken care of. Rabbi Mark Kaiserman, the rabbi at Reform Temple of Forest Hills retells the story. For a written version, see “The Wooden Sword” in The Jewish Story Finder by Sharon Barcan Elswit.
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Julie Lerner
Julie Lerner is a strategic, dynamic, and galvanizing leader who has a proven track record guiding complex organizations to grow while keeping focused on the things that matter most.
2018 JewV'Nation Fellowship Alumni
From March – November 2018, these fellows participated in cutting-edge seminars focusing on identity enrichment, professional and leadership development, Jewish learning, movement-building, mentorship, risk-taking, and project work. Meet our 2018 fellows below!
Passover Dessert Recipes
What can you serve for dessert when cake and cookies are off the (Passover) table? Lots! Here are some of our favorite dessert recipes that happen to be kosher for Passover. Best yet, all of them can be made dairy-free!
2017 JewV’Nation Inaugural Cohort
Meet our 2017 JewV’Nation Fellowship Alumni and learn about their projects.
In Memory of Rabbi Lynne Landsberg
I don't speak because I have the power to speak; I speak because I don't have the power to remain silent" – Rabbi A.Y. Kook The light that was extinguished from this world when Rabbi Lynne Landsberg recently passed away is immeasurable, as is her impact on forging a more just, inclusive society.
Building Community
Learn about the many ways the URJ strengthens communities that connect people to Jewish life.
Six Word Passover Poetry
This activity can be done in the days or weeks leading up to Passover or during your seder with a group of any size. It’s appropriate for families, kids who can write, chavruta (pairs of study partners) or even individuals pondering the upcoming holiday.
The Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival
Amid the tumult of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was creating another movement. Led by Rev. Dr.
Food, Kids, and Shavuot: A Winning Combo for the Holiday
Shavuot celebrates the giving of Torah (the first five books of the Hebrew Bible) to the Jewish people at Mount Sinai. Here are several activities that can help young children connect the holiday of Shavuot with Torah.