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Purim and Giving: What is Our Obligation?
All of the fun and merriment of the holiday aside, the true obligations of Purim are not fulfilled if we do not help the needy. With all of the partying associated with the holiday, it is easy to focus on our wants and forget about others’ needs.
Other Adult Jewish Learning Classes
Want to learn more about specific topics in Judaism and Jewish life? Congregations offer a wide variety of courses that are open to the community. Study Jewish texts and literature, Jewish history, spirituality, and more with a congregational class near you.
Social Justice for Parents
Here you'll find videos, activity guides, training programs, and book reviews for teaching your children social justice values, connecting them with the Jewish value of tikkun olam (repairing the world).
The Four Questions: A Racial Justice Conversation for Your Passover Seder
At seder tables, we ask four questions to remind ourselves of our purpose. This year, we ask you to add four more questions to connect our ancient rituals to the demands of this moment in the struggle for racial justice.
The Passover Seder’s Four Children and LGBTQ Inclusion: Moving Toward Full Hospitality
We read, “Let all who are hungry come and eat.” These words have taken on deep meaning for me as I came out of the closet, got married, and had kids of my own: Our freedom and redemption are founded on being inclusive and welcoming.
Observe Black History Month by Addressing Oppression in our Communities: Use These Jewish Resources
In the United States, Canada, and the UK, each February is designated as Black History Month, an opportunity to celebrate the history and achievements of Black people while looking toward a more equitable and just future.
Celebrate Black History Month with These 11 Interviews with Black, Biracial, and Multiracial Jews
Jews are a multiracial, multiethnic, multicultural people who continue to build an evolving Jewish civilization together that includes a religion and a nation. How can we embrace the full diversity of today’s Jewish community? One way is to listen to and internalize the stories of Jews of Color, in their own words.
Voices of Jews of Color: A Video and Discussion Guide
The gift of the voices of three Reform Jews of Color help ground us in the historical reality of racial oppression in the United States, but also to hold ourselves accountable for a call to change, repair, and disruption.
Social Justice Leadership Development
RAC-PA Listening Campaign Training Meetings Learn how to host a listening meeting for your congregation or community. Thursday, May 20th at 7 pm ET - Register Here Tuesday, May 25th at 12pm ET - Register Here Thursday, June 3rd at 7pm ET - Register Here
Every Day is Earth Day: Jewish Holidays and Environmental Justice
Since 1970, the United States has celebrated Earth Day every April. By contrast, ancient Jewish celebrations throughout the year remind us of our responsibility to safeguard the fragile planet God has entrusted to our care. Almost all of our Jewish observances reflect environmental concerns.