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Youth Professional Development 101: About Us
Mentor Biographies
Make Your Own Grogger (Noisemaker) for Purim
No m’gillah reading is complete without groggers! They're easy and fun to make at home.
A Mikveh of Our Own
Mikveh. Many Reform Jews think of the ritual bath as archaic, dirty, and anti-women. Why, then, did our congregation choose to construct one of only three Reform mikvehs in North America? And why would we recommend that other Reform temples follow suit?
The Present Parent
Dr. Wendy Mogel, a clinical psychologist and educator, is author of The Blessing of a Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Children (Penguin, 2001). She lives with her husband and two daughters in Los Angeles, where they belong to Temple Israel of Hollywood. She was interviewed by Reform Judaism editor Aron Hirt-Manheimer.
Becoming B'nai Mitzvah (Bar/Bat/Bet Mitzvah)
Bar and bat mitzvah mean, literally, "son and daughter of the commandment." Bat mitzvah is Hebrew, while bar mitzvah, historically a much earlier ceremony, is Aramaic. The word bar is the Aramaic equivalent of the Hebrew ben (son of).
Why Join a Reform Congregation?
Each synagogue is unique, with its own distinct character and culture. But all synagogues have one fundamental thing in common: they are the Centers for Jewish Living in your community.
Lag BaOmer Social Justice Guide
Here are some meaningful ways you can incorporate social action themes into your Lag BaOmer celebration.
Religious Pluralism in Israel
The situation is quite complex, particularly with regard to recognition of non-Orthodox Jewish streams.
13 Binge-Worthy Jewish TV Shows
To help you choose the perfect show for you, we’ve rounded up a few of the best Jewish and Jewish-ish options on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. Happy streaming!
10 Movies Showcasing the Best of American Jewish Life
These 10 films demonstrate the happy, sad, and hilarious of American Jewry. If you don’t see your favorite on this list, let us know in the comments.