On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah -- Bo: Fighting for Freedom
Parashat Bo features the four famous words, "let my people go,” a refrain for countless communities seeking freedom.
The U.S. Just Withdrew from an Important Nuclear Treaty. What Does it Mean, and Why Should Jews Care?
On February 1, 2019, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo formally announced a six-month notice of a complete withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.
3 Ways to Work More Transparently – and How It Will Help Your Congregation
How can we work with more transparency and be more collaborative in our work?
Making Space for New Leaders in the Reform Movement
February is a time we especially foster leadership at the Union for Reform Judaism, shining a light on the role individuals play to strengthen our sacred community.
Vandals Destroyed Our Sanctuary, but Not Our Spirit
Recently, a bully breached the fence surrounding Congregation Natan Ya, a Progressive synagogue in Israel, and stuck a water hose through a window to flood the sanctuary.
One Year After Parkland: Prayers, Service, Love, Action
One year after the tragedy, we also want to lift up the memories of the 17 people killed and encourage Reform Jews to engage in tikkun olam, repairing the world, in their honor.
A Change Would Do You Good: How URJ Camp Harlam is Leading the Way in Camper Inclusion
Camp Harlam is healthier because we opened ourselves up to and held ourselves accountable for making a change. We would never go back to the way it was before.
Fiddler on the Roof and the Joys of Yiddish
You don’t have to know mamalushen (the mother tongue) to enjoy the hit musical Fidler Afn Dakh, but getting the tam (flavor) of few words will enhance your experience.
What is Chutzpah and Why Do Jews Have It?
It’s hard to find an exact English translation for chutzpah, but Steve Jobs’ marketing manager defined it as “calling tech support to report a bug on pirated software.”
A Jewish Response to Political Scandal
As we witness public figures dismantled by the revelation of ugly episodes from their pasts, we parents must distill these events and their aftermath for our children.