It's Elul: 6 Ways to Get Ready for the High Holidays
If Anne Frank Had a Gun
I am often asked why Jews went like sheep to the slaughter during the Holocaust. The question falsely assumes it was possible to resist, but Jews failed to do so.
3 Prayers for the Jewish New Year
Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish new year, begins Sunday, September 29, at sundown. As we prepare, emotionally and spiritually, for these Days of Awe, we offer three prayers for the season.
How the URJ Helps Congregations Welcome and Engage People in the Jewish Community
Learn how the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) is expanding resources devoted to in-person offerings of A Taste of Judaism® and Introduction to Judaism classes.
Checkout-Line Blessings at the Israeli Supermarket
Although Israel is filled with many religious people, most supermarket visits don’t come with a side of checkout-line-blessings like the ones I witnessed recently.
Marilyn Monroe's Prayer Book is Up for Auction
The upcoming auction of Marilyn Monroe’s personal prayer book is making news. The siddur contains many pencil notations in the margins from when she was learning about Judaism
When and Why to Direct Seekers to Introduction to Judaism Online
Introduction to Judaism online enables people across North America and beyond to connect and reconnect with Judaism – regardless of where they’re physically located.
When the Reform Movement Comes Together, There's a Place for You
Register now, mark your calendars, and share details of these transformative Reform Movement events and opportunities with your congregational community.
Put Your Faith and Not Your Fears in Charge
According to Noah benShea, author of the Jacob the Baker series, Jacob’s spiritual message of hope and kindness transcends any one religion.
To Tell the Truth or Not: A Talmudic Perspective
Total allegiance to one overriding principle is too crude a moral compass. In fact, all sorts of innocent departures from truth are necessary to uphold other values.