What I Learned at an "Urban Kibbutz"
In a nondescript building in the north of Israel, 150 people are striving to create societal transformation as part of a burgeoning “urban kibbutz” movement.
NFTY Teens are Creating Change with the Environmental Justice Task Force
Going up to NFTY’s North American President and asking her to take our resolution off the agenda for Asefah (NFTY’s business meeting) just hours before the meeting began was the last thing we expected to do, but it is what we did.
5 Things To Do When Developing Your Congregational Code of Ethics
The Union for Reform Judaism encourages congregations to develop and implement a code of ethics that everyone must abide by to participate in the community.
Tips for Hosting for the High Holidays
Whether hosting a holiday meal causes stress or you revel in creating warmth and hospitality around Jewish traditions. here are some tips to host a fantastic gathering.
Days of Fear or Days of Awe?
Fear grips many of us. What awaits us when we join together during the Yamim Nora-im is an oasis of hope and spiritual renewal. If we can conquer our fear, awe awaits us.
Why I spent my last day of summer at RAC-CA Lobby Day
I chose to spend the last day of summer before 7th grade participating in RAC’s 2019 Sacramento Lobby Day. This was a very special experience for me. It was so incredible to be able to go and participate with my congregation, Or Ami, of Calabasas.
I Spent the Last Day of Summer Break Lobbying My State Senator
I chose to spend the last day of summer before seventh grade participating in the 2019 Sacramento Lobby Day with the California Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC-CA).
This Time We're Going To Do Zionism Differently
Colonialism conjures up painful images of economic, political, and/or military domination by external forces. Who would wear that label with pride in the 21st century?
How Congress can stop cruel immigration enforcement
Earlier this month, the Union for Reform Judaism joined over 200 organizations in calling on Congress to curtail funding for immigration detention and enforcement, and to enact standards to improve treatment of people in immigration detention.
Why we reaffirmed Brit Olam and you should too
All good lessons bear repeating. We renew the cycle of reading Torah every Simchat Torah. We renew our covenant at Sinai every Shavuot. We renew our collective Jewish narrative of leaving Egypt every Pesach.