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Our Story, Your Table: Celebrate Jewish Diversity

Join us in five unique online experiences as we celebrate the diversity of Jews and Jewish traditions through food and storytelling, in partnership with Be'chol Lashon.

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Every Voice, Every Vote

Learn how you can take action in the Reform Jewish Movement's 2022 campaign to strengthen our democracy by encouraging and protecting voter participation.

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Interactive Jewish Experiences for Families

Join this growing community and explore interactive, meaningful and fun experiences that are easily accessible on the go or at home.

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Learn to Read Hebrew

Familiarity with Hebrew reading and common words can be a key to feeling comfortable in Jewish community and congregational life. Register now for an online class.

This Week's Torah Portion

Va-et'chanan
וָאֶתְחַנַּן
[Moses] Pleaded with the Eternal

I pleaded with the Eternal at that time, saying, "O Eternal God, You who let Your servant see the first works of Your greatness and Your mighty hand, You whose powerful deeds no god in heaven or on earth can equal! Let me, I pray, cross over and see the good land on the other side of the Jordan, that good hill country, and the Lebanon." - Deuteronomy 3:23-25

Torah

Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11

Haftarah

Isaiah 40:1-26
Shabbat Nachamu

When

August 13, 2022 / 16 Av 5782

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Eikev[And if You] Obey [These Rules]עֵקֶב

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Ten Minutes of Torah

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The Blessings of Adult Education: Far More than Knowledge

August 9, 2022

Lifelong learning, however, can be easier said than done. For many, as they enter adulthood, with its competing demands and obligations, setting aside time for learning – and especially for Jewish learning – can be challenging indeed.

Tu B’Av

One of the Greatest Love Stories of My Life

August 9, 2022

On this Tu B’Av, may we all seek out those people who are on our team through despair and delight, who can forgive and seek forgiveness, who see us for who we truly are and support us on the journey to becoming whoever we will someday be. And if your Valentine’s Day candy stash has run out, send those you love a note of sweetness and gratitude instead. Happy Tu B’Av!

B'nei Mitzvah

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Staying Connected After the B’nei Mitzvah: a Teen’s Perspective

August 8, 2022

A common sentiment among Jewish-affiliated teens seems to be, after your b'nei mitzvah, religious school is over, right? Sure, you might come back for confirmation in a few years, but there's no real reason to stay involved. You're Jewish. You know that, your family knows that, and your friends know that. Staying involved is kind of a waste of time. Right? Actually, no. Even if you've had your b'nei mitzvah, there are benefits to staying involved with your Hebrew School and your religious education.