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Social Action Tools for Congregations
These tools and guides will help you develop your congregation's social action program, from establishing social action comittees and practicing socially responsible investing to engaging congregants of all ages in social justice work.
Greening Reform Judaism
Greening Reform Judaism endeavors to promote environmental awareness, integrating Jewish values, learning and actions that promote sh'mirat ha-adamah - protection and renewal of the world.
What Our JewV'Nation Fellowship Alumni Are Saying
Eliana Rubin (they/she), 2018-2019 LGBTQIA+ Cohort The fellowship has reminded me that I can find a family within my religion.
JewV'Nation 2022 Speakers, Mentors and Faciliators
An important part of the JewV’Nation Fellowship is engaging with high-profile leaders in the North American Jewish landscape. For the 2022 JewV’Nation JOC Cohort, below are some of the speakers and mentors participating this year. Check back for more updates and bios soon!
Upcoming Opportunities & Resources For Jews of Color and Jewish Adjacent People of Color
Audacious Hospitality is the Reform Jewish Movement's focused effort on Racial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (REDI) work.
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.
Why is the Jewish Sabbath observed on Saturday?
Genesis, Chapter 1 provides the basis for the Jewish week and the understanding of its days.
I’ve been invited to an aufruf for a friend's wedding. What is that?
Aufruf (pronounced "owf-roof," or more colloquially "oof-roof ") is a German word meaning "calling up" and refers to a synagogue celebration on the Shabbat preceding the wedding.
I have heard that in Jewish tradition, parents are responsible for teaching their children to swim. Is that true?
The Talmud (Kiddushin 29a) outlines fathers’ responsibilities to their sons.