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If Anne Frank Had a Gun
I am often asked why Jews went like sheep to the slaughter during the Holocaust. The question falsely assumes it was possible to resist, but Jews failed to do so.
What should I bring to a Passover seder?
Your best plan: Ask your hosts what you can bring for the seder, or for the dinner.
Do Reform Jews Believe in the Messiah?
In the Jewish prayer book, the siddur, there are references to an “end of days”: the Temple in Jerusalem will be rebuilt, the dead who were righteous will be resurrected, and a figure known as the Messiah, or in Hebrew the Moshiach, will restore Israel to new-found glory.
How Do I Teach My 12-Year-Old Grandchild About the Holocaust?
The Holocaust is an important topic not only in Jewish history, but in the history of humankind. The topic is disturbing, and it is appropriate to feel uncomfortable and upset by the stories, facts, and especially the images. A thoughtful approach is required when – not if – you teach your tween grandchild about the Holocaust.
URJ President Issues Statement on Anti-Semitism
"It should go without question that the anti-Semitic, homophobic, and transphobic invective spewed by Louis Farrakhan is hateful and worthy of condemnation by all those who seek to strengthen the American community."
Reform Jewish Movement Hosts Student-Led Gathering before March for Our Lives
"On Saturday, March 24, 2018, the Reform Jewish Movement, led by NFTY, will host March For Our Lives: The Reform Movement Marches Together, a pre-march gathering featuring worship, speeches and action."
Reform Jewish Movement Denounces Decision to Add Citizenship Question to 2020 Census
"We strongly condemn the Department of Commerce’s decision to include a question about citizenship on the 2020 Census."
Reform Jewish Movement Mourns the Loss of Stephon Clark, Calls for Justice
"The shooting death of Stephon Clark joins the tragically long list of unarmed Black men killed by law enforcement in communities across our country."
Remarks by Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner at the Rally To End Racism
"This morning, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, addressed the crowds at the Rally to End Racism in Washington, D.C."