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Why do Jews put small stones on tombstones when visiting the cemetery?
The earliest graves may have been covered by a mound of stones.
How do I bring Jewish values into a secular holiday like Halloween?
Just because Halloween is non-religious does not mean that we should check our Jewishness at the door. Rather, we have the opportunity to bring Jewish values to heart for that festival evening.
I am familiar with a Passover seder, but what is a Tu BiShvat seder?
Tu BiShvat (Hebrew for the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shvat) is the new year of the trees.
What role have Jews historically played in the civil rights movement?
Jews in the United States have a long and proud history of advocating on the behalf of others. Our own history has taught us about the importance of respecting the fundamental rights of all people.
Happy Tu BiShvat: Environmental Responsibility in the Berkshires
During the wintertime, I try to drive up to the Berkshires as much as possible. As an assistant director at URJ Crane Lake Camp, I don’t get so much time to enjoy all that the Berkshires has to offer during the summer
Religious But Not Spiritual
Jefferson Bethke's YouTube video, "Why I Hate Religion, but Love Jesus," has been viewed by more than 20 million people.
URJ Commits to Significant Energy Reduction Targets
Tonight is erev Tu Bish’vat, marking the beginning of the Jewish new year for trees.
SC Sues Obama Administration Over Voter ID Law
In an action bearing major implications for voting rights in South Carolina and across the country, yesterday South Carolina’s attorney general sued t
Administration Turns Over New Leaf with Forestry Policy
In late January, the Obama Administration released a new rule reforming national forestry policy for the first time in over 30 years.