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Why We Must Organize Our Communities to Protect Every American’s Freedom to Vote
The passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 teaches us that if we want Congress to enact legislation to protect the freedom to vote, we must organize our communities to be part of a sustained movement for justice.
Ethiopian Shabbat Injera
For Jews who lived in Ethiopia, constraints such as limited fuel sources, hot climates, and unavailability of wheat and local fours that are either low in gluten or lacking glutenous flours resulted in flatbreads.
Mental Health and Spirituality
I glance at the empty box of tissues next to my bed. Worn out from weeping, I am clawing my way back from the most severe depressive episode I’ve had in years and am finding comfort in an unlikely place: our sacred texts.
A Conversation with Cantor Aviva Marer
I sat down with Aviva recently to learn more about her Indian-Jewish heritage and her decision to establish the India Covid Campaign Partnership.
High Holiday Courtesy Seating Request
Please fill out the form below to arrange for reciprocal seating at a URJ affiliated congregation when traveling during the High Holidays. Seating is available for members in good standing of their Home Congregation and is at the discretion of the Destination Congregation. All questions should be directed to Home
Why I Love Teaching Jewish History at URJ Heller High
Reflecting on the goals and challenges during my time at our school, I’ve come up with 5 good reasons why I love my job so much.
Reform Movement Calls for Voting Rights Legislation After Harmful Supreme Court Decision
“The right to vote in safe, free, and accessible elections is fundamental to the promise of American democracy. We are deeply disappointed by today’s Supreme Court decision upholding Arizona voting laws that have made it particularly difficult for Latinx, Native American, and Black voters to make their voices heard in elections. This decision jeopardizes Arizonans’ and all Americans’ right to vote.
Katie Wysong
West End Strategy Team
Mediterranean Memories Begin with Roasted Eggplant
Michele Braun shares her recipes for eggplant done 3 different ways.
“Shabbat ShaMorning” - Creating Virtual Shabbat Community Based on Human-Centered Experiences
How can centering human experience help build communities of belonging, as well as a Shabbat community?