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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.

Mourn with and Celebrate Israel

Yom HaZikaron, Israel's Memorial Day, is observed from the evening of Sunday, May 12th through the evening of May 13th. The remembrance day leads directly into Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel's Independence Day, which is celebrated from the evening of May 13th through the evening of May 14th.

Grow a Good Citizen: Every Voice, Every Vote

Our free activity book from Highlights Magazine is centered around voting and democracy. Get short stories, engaging games, and mind-teasing puzzles that educate and inspire action to help make sure everyone’s voice is heard.

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Discover the Magic of Jewish Summer Camp

Jewish summer camps fuse the activities, friendships, and communal life of traditional camps with the Jewish values, role models and culture our shared heritage. Registration is open for Summer 2024.

This Week's Torah Portion

K'doshim
קְדֹשִׁים
[You Shall Be] Holy

The Eternal One spoke to Moses saying: "Speak to the whole Israelite community and say to them: You shall be holy, for I, the Eternal your God, am holy." - Leviticus 19:1-2

Torah

Leviticus 19:1-20:27

Haftarah

Amos 9:7-15

When

May 11, 2024 / 3 Iyar 5784

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Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

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Communities of Belonging Don’t Just Happen…URJ Camps are Putting in the Work

May 3, 2024

While camp is an oasis away from everyday life, it still exists in a world that has much work to do around harm prevention, particularly for Campers of Color, gender-diverse campers, campers with a variety of body sizes, and campers with disabilities.

Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut

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Continuing Trauma, Ambiguous Commemoration, and Decisive Change: Israel’s National Days in 2024

April 25, 2024

When Yom HaZikaron arrives on the eve of May 11th - 219 days since the horrific events of October 7th - we expect to still be stuck in the limbo of this ongoing nightmare.

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“We Were the Lucky Ones:” Bringing The Holocaust Out of History Books and Into Our Homes

April 25, 2024

Since 1945, there have been over 440 Holocaust-related films and miniseries, and that's not counting documentaries. Hulu offers the latest, a new limited series, "We Were the Lucky Ones."