COVID-19: Judaism Amid Pandemic

If you’re looking for a bit of an escape from everything going on in the world right now, try experimenting with and embracing your Judaism from home.

RJ on the Go: Interactive Jewish Experiences

Join this growing community and explore interactive, meaningful and fun experiences that are easily accessible on the go or at home. 

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Measuring Demons in the Wake of the Pandemic

December 8, 2022
I spent months hiding inside my home after Covid-19 was declared a global health emergency. During that time, the Talmudic description of evil spirits resonated with me. It was certainly how I felt, surrounded by invisible threats just outside my door. Since I am a children's author, I channeled these fears into a picture book featuring a supernatural spirit.

An Invitation to Return

September 7, 2022
As we look out from the pulpit, we know there are good reasons that some faces that were familiar before March 2020 are now missing. We have embraced technology at every opportunity. The quality of our livestreaming worship, even in smaller synagogues, is excellent. Many congregants have grown accustomed to praying from the comfort of their couch.

B'nai MItzvah (Bar and Bat Mitzvah) Tutoring: Pandemic Style

March 10, 2022
After two years of teaching remotely and watching far too many movies and television series on Netflix on the same computer screen I use to interact with these students, I wonder if I feel less connected to these "virtual" students than the hundreds of young people I taught in person over the past decades.

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Coronavirus

Tell Congress to Support Those Most Vulnerable to COVID-19

With millions of people across the world confronting the COVID-19 pandemic by significantly altering their daily lives through social distancing, while fearing for their own health and that of loved ones, we are witnessing the most severe public health and economic crisis in decades. 

25 Jewish Things to Try at Home

If you’re looking for a bit of an escape from everything going on in the world right now, try experimenting with and embracing your Judaism from home. Here are a few ways to begin.

Jewish Life at Home

14 Binge-Worthy Jewish TV Shows

To help you choose the perfect show for you, we’ve rounded up a few of the best Jewish and Jewish-ish options on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. Happy streaming!

9 Jewish Activities to Try When You’re at Home with Kids

Spending more time than usual at home these days? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Jewishly inspired crafts, recipes, activities, videos, and other ideas to keep you and your family occupied during days spent indoors – all while learning about and embracing Judaism together.

Prayers and Blessings

Recipes

18 Easy-to-Make Jewish Comfort Foods

During this time of social isolation and physical distancing, cooking simple, comfort foods can serve as a welcome and calming distraction – even if you don’t consider yourself a cook.

Matzah Ball Soup Central

Matzah ball soup is one of the most recognizable Passover dishes, indeed, Jewish dishes, ever. As with any classic dish, there are many ways to make it, all of them delicious in different ways. We have collected some of our favorite recipes here for you.