10 Ways to Welcome Teens at the High Holidays
Looking for innovative opportunities to engage your teens around the High Holidays? These 10 ideas come directly from the source – youth professionals across North America.
How Marriage Makes Us Who We Were Meant to Be
What Foods Will Make Passover Meaningful for You?
As Reform Jews, it is incumbent upon us as individuals to determine which Passover practices are personally meaningful and to incorporate them into our celebration.
8 Ways to Connect With Jewish Life On Campus
It’s that time of the year again: moving into new dorms and apartments, catching up with friends after a great summer, buying (way too expensive) textbooks, and double-checking schedules to make sure you get to the right class.
Finding My Jewish Soul: A Black Army Veteran’s Journey to Judaism
People are often shocked that I found Judaism despite being raised by Christians, being Black, and inheriting the memory of Jim Crow - but my life has been a perfect balance of pain and privilege.
Equal Pay Day: Why It Matters and What We Can Do
April 2 is Equal Pay Day, the day in April dedicated, annually, to educating and addressing the wage gap between men and women.
What to Stop: The Forgotten Objective in Strategic Planning
Remember: It may sometimes be difficult, but ultimately, you’re doing this for the good of the congregation and its ability to redirect resources to priority areas.
"Just Jewish," A Poem for Imperfect Judaism
Reform Jewish poet Edward Levin, Ph.D., shares a personal poem about trying to be a "good" Jew.
An Old Jewish Story, a Modern Elephant Sanctuary, and a Lifelong Lesson
Weeks after my return from Elephant Nature Park, I still hold the memory of my walk with the elephants. I wonder how I can use what I've learned to help me live in service of my unique purpose.
Offering a Blessing for the Springtime
As nature revives itself after the winter, it is customary to recite a special blessing, the blessing of the fruit trees, upon seeing the first blossoming trees.