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Our Hearts are with the People of Israel and the Civilians in Gaza

As we pray for the safe return of all hostages, we reaffirm our call for a negotiated ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian aid to innocent civilians in Gaza. 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.

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Celebrate Rosh HaShanah October 2-4

The Jewish New Year begins on the evening of October 2nd this year. Learn about the holiday, get recipes, find worship services near you, and much more.

16 Pumpkin-Centric Jewish Recipes for Fall

Fall is upon us. Time to carve those pumpkins and turn the pulp into delicious pumpkin-flavored foods.

This Week's Torah Portion

Ki Teitzei
כִּי-תֵצֵא
When You Go Out (to Battle)

When you [an Israelite warrior] take the field against your enemies, and the Eternal your God delivers them into your power and you take some of them captive, and you see among the captives a beautiful woman and you desire her and would take her to wife.... - Deuteronomy 21:10-11

Torah

Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19

Haftarah

Isaiah 54:1-10

When

September 14, 2024 / 11 Elul 5784

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Ki TeitzeiWhen You Go Out (to Battle)כִּי-תֵצֵא

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URJ Crane Lake Camp

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Jewish Pride + Jewish Community = Strong Jewish Future

August 23, 2024

In North America, our community has been dealing with rising levels of antisemitism and fears about being attacked for the crime of being Jewish. It was against this backdrop that I arrived in the safe haven that is URJ's Crane Lake Camp.

Summer Youth Experiences

Why is Jewish Summer Camp Important?

August 21, 2024

Jewish summer camps provide children the opportunity to immerse themselves in Jewish culture, engage in ritual and education, challenge themselves physically and spiritually, and prepare to be leaders in and out of the Jewish community.

LGBTQ+ Jewish Life

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Hope and Pride in Be’er Sheva

August 21, 2024

During Pride Month, I participated in a leaders' trip to Israel through A Wider Bridge, an organization dedicated to connecting LGBTQ+ people in North America and Israel. Around Israel, pride events this year focused on calls to free the hostages, support the hundreds of thousands of displaced people, and reach a meaningful ceasefire.