Communities of Belonging Don’t Just Happen…URJ Camps are Putting in the Work
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.
Continuing Trauma, Ambiguous Commemoration, and Decisive Change: Israel’s National Days in 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.
“We Were the Lucky Ones:” Bringing The Holocaust Out of History Books and Into Our Homes
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."
Harnessing the Power of our Mothers Around the Seder Table
We have so much to learn from our mothers, past and present. Soon, we'll return to the story of Passover and to the narratives of three remarkable mothers whose determination, fearlessness, and love changed the course of biblical history.
Melding Tradition and Innovation: Our Interfaith Toddler Naming Ceremony
When I found out I was pregnant, my mind was immediately filled with questions and plans. When my son Logan was born at 34 weeks, many of those plans quickly changed.
A Place at the Table: How an Accessible Haggadah Creates a Seder of Belonging
As someone who is completely blind, I have enjoyed many opportunities to fully participate in the Jewish community because of accessible materials.
Passover 2024: The Three Central Messages of Pesach
The Exodus story is the master narrative of the Jewish people. As most of us know, it tells the story of the Hebrew slaves in Egypt and the rise of Moses as their liberator. It reminds us that in 2024, the universality of Passover's three-part message again reverberates through the generations: freedom, love, and justice.
Modern-Day Plagues of Injustice and Inequality
On Passover, we recount the Ten Plagues that were inflicted upon the Egyptian people. Here are some of the "plagues" and injustices that afflict our present-day society -- and actions you can take.
Burning Our Emotional Chameitz
I grew up in a family that was all about making Jewish ritual our own, and there was no greater holiday for our collective creativity than Passover.
Meet My Interfaith Family: Graaff-Sodds
While I think being in an interfaith relationship doesn't affect most of my day-to-day life, it does require an extra level of communication, patience, and respect.
