Youth, Family & Community

RJ on the Go: Enjoy Interactive Family 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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Find the right program for you: search through camps, Israel and social justice travel programs, youth group, and leadership opportunities for kids from elementary school through college.

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Discover the Magic of Jewish Summer Camp

Jewish summer camps fuse the activities, friendships, and communal life of traditional camps with the Jewish values, role models and culture our shared heritage. This uniquely immersive experience provides a confidence-building opportunity in which campers experience joy and discovery in a communal Jewish setting.

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Israel Programs

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My Gap Year in Israel is the Best Decision I’ve Ever Made

February 23, 2021

Israel is our home. It was in the Torah, and it is now. It sure isn’t perfect, and it might not be around forever, but that’s exactly why we need to come.

Civic Engagement

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Jewish Resources for Coping with the Insurrection in Washington, D.C.

January 6, 2021

What we saw Wednesday was not just an unprecedented assault on the U.S. Capitol but on our constitutional democracy and the values we as Reform Jews – and Americans of all faiths and cultural backgrounds – hold so dear.

Interfaith Family

Christmas Trees or Children

December 23, 2020

I looked forward to the lights that adorn houses and streets in celebration of the holiday, not to mention watching Christmas specials on television and getting extra days off work to be with family. However, things changed last year when my family and I joined our friends to help them decorate their Christmas tree.

Interfaith

Interfaith Couples: Reform Judaism Welcomes You

Reform Judaism has made a commitment to welcoming interfaith couples and their children into congregations, and offering support and education for their extended families.

Talking to Children About Jewish Identity in an Interfaith Family

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

Grandparenting Interfaith Children

How do you share your Jewish heritage and values with your interfaith grandchildren without offending your non-Jewish son- or daughter-in-law?

Intro to Judaism

Learn the fundamentals of Jewish thought and practice in 16-20 weeks. This course is perfect for interfaith couples, those from different faith backgrounds considering conversion, and Jews looking for an adult-level introduction.

Family Activities

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9 Jewish Activities to Try When You’re Cooped Up 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.

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Beeswax Candles for Shabbat and Havdalah

Try this beeswax candle activity with your family.

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6 Videos to Teach Jewish Values to Kids During the Pandemic

Even under the best of circumstances, the most tight-knit of families can feel stress being together 24/7 – and these are anything but the best of circumstances.

100 Things to Do on Shabbat

Here's our list. What would you add?

Parenting

Big Questions for Families with Young Children

Each of these questions is crafted especially for parents to start a conversation about life in every season. Try it out with a partner, with a friend, and certainly with your kids.

Find a Baby Name

Learn the meanings and history of Jewish names to find the right one for your child.

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Social Justice for Parents

Resources for teaching children about social justice.

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What It's Like to Live on an Israeli Kibbutz in a Global Pandemic

As a family mediator and the parent of four children, I have found comfort and logic in the kibbutz response to this crisis – a laser focus on the responsibility to its members.

Divorce

When Jews Divorce: What Do We Tell Our Children?

In consultation with a child development expert and depending on children’s developmental and emotional needs, spouses should agree on how and when they will explain their divorce to their children and how they will relate to their children following the announcement.

Divorce Etiquette

How prevalent is divorce within the Jewish community, and how does the rate compare with divorce in the general population?

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