The Jewish Origins of the American Toy Industry
How first-generation American Jews shaped middle-class childhoods of the 20th century.
10 Jewish Athletes You Need to Know About
Meet 10 Jewish athletes leaving their mark on the sports world.
Sons of Survivors: Aron Hirt-Manheimer on Memory, Trauma, and Love
Former Reform Judaism magazine editor and writer at the URJ Aron Hirt-Manheimer discusses his new book.
The Art of Wisdom: Proverbs, Adages, and Maxims, and the Images They Inspire
Curator Phyllis Friedman has assembled "Proverbs, Adages, and Maxims" at the Heller Museum at Hebrew Union College in New York, featuring 57 artists of diverse backgrounds who offer visual interpretations of familiar sayings and worthy shorthand advice.
Wearing Strength: Jewelry as a Symbol of Jewish Resilience
In times of uncertainty, many Jews have found solace and strength in objects that carry meaning beyond their physical form.
Nobody Wants This, Season Two: Netflix's Awkward Conversion Class
Season two of "Nobody Wants This" humorously explores Jewish life, relationships, and identity.
Children of Ruth: Artists Choosing Judaism
The Heller Museum at Hebrew Union College in New York is proud to present “Children of Ruth: Artists Choosing Judaism,” an unprecedented international group exhibition by artists who have found a spiritual home in Judaism through conversion. Their journeys
Poems of Sorrow and Hope
As I wrestled with my feelings after October 7th, I found that poetry offered me an unexpected outlet. Whether reflecting on the lives lost, the joy of seeing hostages come home, or the comfort I found in our traditions, writing gave me a respite from the complex emotions I was experiencing.
18 Jewish Reads for Tweens and Young Adults
Kids have plenty of ways to connect with Judaism. But one route goes underrecognized: Jewish books.
Where Have All the Jewish Movies Gone?
I’ve been reviewing film and TV here at URJ for nearly a decade and have never seemed to lack for Jewish cinema to cover. Recently, I had the realization that the year was nearly half over, yet I hadn’t written a single movie review.