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This was not the first time a stranger or acquaintance asked for guidance or a listening ear. I've been approached with concerns about antisemitism in schools, at the grocery store, and even after exiting the bathroom at my temple.

A mother reflects on marking her daughter's departure for college and the solace rituals offer.

Former Reform Judaism magazine editor and writer at the URJ Aron Hirt-Manheimer discusses his new book.

For children in interfaith families, clarifying the role of religion in the family dynamic is important.

Ten unforgettable experiences allow visitors to discover friendship, adventure, and connection across Israel.

Yallah! Israel offers teens a transformative summer experience of travel, leadership, friendship, and exploration.

Many Jewish teens leave home believing they've "finished" their Jewish education after their b'nei mitzvah or after confirmation. I certainly did. But that's like thinking you've mastered math because you learned multiplication tables.

Here are some of our favorite Jewishly inspired crafts, recipes, activities, videos, and other ideas to keep you and your family occupied during days spent indoors.

Growing up Chinese and Jewish has taught me that identity is not about choosing one culture over another, but about navigating — and embracing — the differences between them.

As the leaves begin to turn in North America and young people return to school, some teens in grades 10-12 have embarked on a back-to-school trek that spans oceans and time zones. These teens have elected to spend a semester in the URJ Heller High program at Alexander Muss High School in Hod HaSharon, Israel.