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A Tu BiShvat Seder Guide for Kids
“Happy birthday to trees! Happy birthday to trees!” Yes, that’s Lila from Shaboom! singing and tree-hugging to kick off a short lesson about Tu BiShvat.
URJ Event Participant Code of Conduct
Jewish tradition teaches that every person is created b'tzelem Elohim, in the Divine image. In the spirit of this core Jewish value, every individual who participates in events within the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) community – including participants, presenters, staff, vendors, guests, facilities staff, and all others – will be valued and treated with respect. Every participant, whatever their role, has a right to a safe and inclusive experience, including treatment that is fair, honest, dignified, and nonjudgmental.
Take Action on RAC-IL's 2020 Priorities
Sign up by clicking here to act with the Illinois Religious Action Center and: Reduce Mass Incarceration through the End Money Bond Campaign Protect Immigrants and Their Families through the Illinois Way Forward Act Campaign
An Introvert’s Guide to Purim: How to Enjoy a Sometimes-Overwhelming Holiday
Purim can be a particularly difficult holiday for those of us who consider ourselves introverts. Jennifer Epstein shares her tips on how to still enjoy the holiday as an introvert.
How We Empower Religious School Students in the Face of Antisemitism
We find that many of our students are overworked, stressed, burnt-out, and facing antisemitism from a young age – oftentimes before their Jewish identities are fully formed. But as Jewish educators, we see our students only once a week, for somewhere between one and two hours depending on their ages.
How to Tie Tzizit Together as a Family
In the midst of the chaos of planning a bat mitzvah, carving out time to sit together as a family and learn a new ritual together can be a powerful and memorable experience for all involved.
Big Questions for Families with Young Children
Each of these questions is crafted especially for parents to start a conversation about life and Judaism in every season. Try it out with a partner, with a friend, and certainly with your kids.
Advocacy 101: Lessons from the Daughters of Zelophehad
We know from years of policy advocacy, though, that those phone calls - those seemingly small asks - do matter. The staff members who answer the phones in Congressional offices keep a tally of who calls and on what topic, and they report back to their colleagues and, ultimately, to the senator or representative who want to know what their constituents care about.
German Brass Hanging Lamp
Dear Jonathan: All we know about this brass hanging lamp is that it came from Germany, possibly Westphalia, in the 1840s. Can you tell us more?