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Reform Jews demand Bring the Hostages Home Now

Our Hearts are with the People of Israel

Our hearts are with the people of Israel at this difficult time and we pray for the safety and immediate release of all of the hostages. See our resources and actions you can take.

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Grow a Good Citizen: Highlights Magazine

Each of our free activity books is crafted with content from Highlights Magazine that reflects key Jewish values, like creating communities where every voice matters. Download your copies today.

15 Jewish Recipes for Your Summer Cookout

Fire up the grill, it’s cookout season! Take your picnics and parties to the next level with these recipes for Jewishly inspired foods that are perfect for the grill.

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Preparing for Camp!

For first-time campers, emotions run the gamut from nervousness to excitement and everything in between. As summer fast approaches, this guide can help you and your child get ready for camp.

This Week's Torah Portion

Balak
בָּלָק
Balak

Balak son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites. - Numbers 22:2

Torah

Numbers 22:2−25:9

Haftarah

Micah 5:6-6:8

When

July 20, 2024 / 14 Tammuz 5784

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Summer Youth Experiences

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Disconnect to Reconnect: The Unique Position of Camp as a Screen-Free, Immersive Space

July 12, 2024

At the Jewish summer camp I attended in my youth, we created a sacred moment for our closing-night ritual. After we finished our campfire singing, we'd look up at the stars. Campers today live very different lives. In a post-pandemic world, they have endured screen overload.

Israel

Why This Summer is Different

June 26, 2024

For as long as I can remember, I've been in love with Israel. I've been fascinated by that small country with such rich meaning and history.

Lifecycle Rituals

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Making a Jewish Ritual for my Divorce

June 18, 2024

In the weeks leading up to my civil divorce, I delved into Jewish tradition to see how I could mark it Jewishly. I'd been married under a chuppah with the exquisite blessings of our tradition; simply marking my divorce in the Cook County courthouse was not going to suffice.