Four Lessons from the Day of Leadership Learning
Reflection, feedback, and evaluation are at the heart of our work, and have much to teach us. They also have implications for the work of congregational boards.
How the URJ Impacts Its Congregations
We recently completed a baseline survey to determine the extent to which the Union for Reform Judaism has had an impact on activities required for a strong congregation.
How Can We Be Thankful in a Season of Tragedy?
I hope that by taking time to appreciate what we have, I can energize myself to continue working on behalf of those whose lives have been damaged by injustice and cruelty.
How a Tray of Blintzes Brought Our Community Together
My Grandma Ruby, may she rest in peace, knew that comfort food, especially blintzes, could sweeten even the most difficult times. At least for that moment.
This Hanukkah, Bring the (Edible) Shtetl to Life for Teens
When teens at a regional NFTY event ask when you are going to repeat the program they just attended, you must be doing something right. Coming out of the program, it was clear that they were happy – happy because they were fully engaged, had fun, and because along the way, they learned something about themselves, their peers, their identity and their heritage.
Why I Observed Havdalah Alone - and What it Taught Me
https://reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays/shabbat
Havdalah isn’t much fun when I’m by myself, but I do it anyway.
"Manna Sandwiches" and the Jewishness of Experimenting with Recipes
There is something very Jewish about the way I use cookbooks, and the way I use Jewish cookbooks, in particular.
Beyond 2020: Upcoming Changes at the URJ
Seven years ago, just as I began my tenure as president of the Union for Reform Judaism, I st
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