Kate Bigam Kaput

Kate Bigam Kaput (she/her) is a professional health and wellness writer living in Cleveland, OH, and the former assistant director of marketing and communications (messaging and branding) for the Union for Reform Judaism; in this role, she served as content manager and editor for ReformJudaism.org. A prolific essayist, Kate has written for The Washington Post, Cleveland Magazine, and more; her personal essays appear in the anthologies BODY TALK: 37 Voices Discuss Our Radical Anatomy and Living Jewishly: A Snapshot of a Generation.

Shavuot

12 Deliciously Cheesy Jewish Recipes You’ll Love

Kate Bigam Kaput

Whether you’re celebrating Shavuot with dairy-based foods, making a meal for National Cheese Lovers Day on January 20, or just want to whip up a Jewish dish that features your favorite food, these recipes have got you covered.

Dessert Recipes

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Kate Bigam Kaput

These light, fluffy muffins make for a tasty breakfast or dessert. They're perfect for your Rosh HaShanah celebration or any old time.

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Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

Justice, Justice Shall We Pursue: Resources for Action after the Capitol Insurrection

Kate Bigam Kaput

January 13, 2021

The Union for Reform Judaism shares resources for use in congregations and Jewish communities, as well as by families and individual, in our shared pursuit of justice.

Civic Engagement

Watch "Healing, Hope, Action," a Reform Jewish Gathering after the U.S. Capitol Insurrection

Kate Bigam Kaput

January 8, 2021

Before the start of Shabbat, the Reform Jewish community hosted a live webinar, "Healing, Hope, Action: A Reform Movement Pre-Shabbat Gathering," sharing a Jewish framing for what we’re experiencing communally and as a country.

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Current Events

Jewish Resources for Coping with the Insurrection in Washington, D.C.

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Kate Bigam Kaput

January 6, 2021

What we saw Wednesday was not just an unprecedented assault on the U.S. Capitol but on our constitutional democracy and the values we as Reform Jews – and Americans of all faiths and cultural backgrounds – hold so dear.

Kate Bigam Kaput

12 Deliciously Cheesy Jewish Recipes You’ll Love

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Justice, Justice Shall We Pursue: Resources for Action after the Capitol Insurrection

Watch "Healing, Hope, Action," a Reform Jewish Gathering after the U.S. Capitol Insurrection

Jewish Resources for Coping with the Insurrection in Washington, D.C.

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