What It Means to Have a Rare Disease in the Family
My faith in God has never been more important to me than in the last two-plus years – ever since my son became extremely ill during his freshman year of high school.
9 Close-to-Home Spots for Your Jewish (or Jewish-ish) Summer Vacation
Summer is prime travel time, and we’re of the belief that no matter where you’re headed, you can “do Jewish” while you’re there – and you don’t have to travel across the globe to do it!
6 Ways the URJ Can Help Start Your Presidency off on the Right Foot
The URJ offers valuable resources and opportunities to get new congregational presidents off on the right foot. Here are six key areas in which we can help.
“Did Something Happen?” How We Started the Work of Becoming an Anti-Racist Synagogue
We started as five people active in social justice work who were trying to figure out what it means to be white, living in a society rooted in structural racism and inequality.
Why We Must Act to End Internment of the Uyghur Community
Millions of Uyghur Muslims have been arrested or detained in China because of their religion and they are under constant watch.
Our Successful Approach to Growing Our Biennial Delegation
Learn how one congregation more than doubled the size of its Biennial delegation.
How and Why I’m So Committed to Teaching My Kids to Value Diversity
Now that I’m a parent, teaching my children about racism, classism, and homophobia is as important to me as teaching them about their 5,000-year-old Jewish heritage.
Mourning the Death of Devra Freelander, z”l
The entire URJ family mourns with the Frishmans and Freelanders on the tragic and untimely death of their daughter, Devra Freelander, on Monday, July 1.
How My Judaism Inspires My Social Justice Endeavors
As I enter a new phase of life as a retired person, I have a wonderful opportunity to volunteer for causes at the intersection of Judaism and social justice.