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Why a Reform Rabbi Became an Uber Driver – and What It Taught Him

Rabbi Steven Stark Lowenstein

To prepare for the High Holidays this year, I did what any rabbi would do: I went undercover as an Uber driver.

The Music of Avinu Malkeinu

Cantor Hayley Kobilinsky

In the game “Truth-or-Dare,” I choose “truth” nearly every time. I’m not much of a dare-taker. Thus, if you and I were playing “Special Edition Truth-or-Dare: High Holy Days,” I would confess that the prayer Avinu Malkeinu provides me with both my second-favorite liturgical moment and my second-greatest pet peeve of the year’s liturgy. (Note: Even though I may have to repent for it, I will leave you in suspense about my favorite liturgical moment and my greatest liturgical pet peeve. Also, “Special Edition Truth-or-Dare: High Holy Days” is fictional, although I hereby declare copyright in the event Mattel or Hasbro comes knocking at my door.)

Tzedekah Mutual Fund

A new and successful program to educate congregants about diverse disaster relief initiatives and to raise funds to support people in need throughout the world.

Underwear Month

During the High Holy Days and following month, congregation collects packages of underwear to distribute to local homeless community.

Year Long Commitment to Tikkun Olam

Social Action calendar was created to allow congregants to choose activities that fit in their schedule.

Serving the Hearing Impaired

The Temple opened its High Holiday services to people with hearing difficulties.

Sowing Bread in the Sea: A Psalm for Tashlich

This piece of liturgy was written for Jews For Racial & Economic Justice in New York City. Its themes will be resonant for residents of so many of our cities and towns. It may be used in your congregation's High Holiday services or Tashlich ceremony, or in other gatherings for worship or protest. You may want to use this psalm as part of the service Tashlich for a Just City.

Tashlich for a Just City

This piece of liturgy was written for Jews For Racial & Economic Justice in New York City. Its themes will be resonant for residents of so many of our cities and towns. It may be used in your congregation's High Holiday services or Tashlich ceremony, or in other gatherings for worship or protest. You may also want to include Sowing Bread in the Sea: A Psalm for Tashlich in this service.

Kever Avot: Visiting the Graves of Our Loved Ones

Congregants organized visits to local cemeteries for seniors who wished to visit the graves of their loved ones.

Shabbat & Holiday Blessings: Inclusive All Gender & Non-binary Blessings for Children

It is Jewish custom to bless children each Shabbat and on every festival holiday. The customary blessing that parents bestow on their children on Shabbat and holidays is specific to boys and girls.