From Ancient Ruins to Modern Marvels: 10 Must-See Sites in Israel
Ten unforgettable experiences allow visitors to discover friendship, adventure, and connection across Israel.
5 Life-Changing Reasons to Join Yallah! Israel This Summer
Yallah! Israel offers teens a transformative summer experience of travel, leadership, friendship, and exploration.
Marking this Moment: Resources for the Release of the Hostages
May these prayers and rituals guide us through this emotional time and foster a sense of community and compassion.
9 Jewish Activities to Try When You’re at Home with Kids
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.
From Scared to Sacred: Healing Our Collective Trauma in the New Year
Rabbi Rick Schechter reflects on the effects of prolonged, ongoing trauma and how the values of compassion and gratitude offer a path to communal and individual healing.
Two Years Later: Memory and Meaning on October 7th
Two years after the October 7th attacks, Rabbi Josh Weinberg shares five lessons drawn from Jewish wisdom and challenges us to transform collective grief into purpose.
Resources for Marking the Anniversary of October 7th
These materials include readings, interviews, and more that reflect on the year that has passed since the October 7th attacks.
Discovering Israel, Adventure, and Growth at Heller High
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.
What I Wish I Still Didn’t Understand
As I continued to watch antisemitism and Christian nationalism rise, I found myself worrying about how to best keep my loved ones safe and wondered if my great grandmother had the same thoughts.
Embracing Jewish Tradition to Process Trauma and Grief
Trauma is the response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, causes feelings of helplessness, and diminishes their sense of self and their ability to feel the full range of emotions and experiences. Many of us in the Jewish community have experienced some sort of trauma or grief due to October 7th, the ongoing conflict, and the global rise in antisemitism.