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Drive Thru Judaism: An Antidote to Quarantined Community
Introducing the URJ’s First Interactive Online Annual Report
I am pleased to present the URJ’s 2017 Annual Report, the first-ever digital and interactive one the URJ has produced.
What’s Next for Reform Jewish Millennials?
Surveys continue to portend dread about non-affiliation among young Jews, but Reform millennials and the 20s and 30s communities they’re creating are bucking that trend.
How to Develop a 21st Century Governance Structure for Your Congregation
To succeed today, congregations need to focus on developing appropriate governance structures that allow them to be both mission-driven and flexible.
How Your Congregation Can Move Up the Change Continuum
The world around us is changing faster than ever. To stay relevant and thrive, change will be necessary in all congregations, even those that are doing well.
Kohein
A descendant of the priestly class; according to traditional Judaism, Kohanim will only attend the funeral and burial of their immediate family as they are otherwise forbidden to come near a corpse.
mezinka
An Eastern European ceremony celebrating the marriage of the last child in a family. Seated on chairs in the center of the dance floor, the parents are presented with bouquets and circled by the company in a dance that celebrates the completion of their parental responsibility.
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Op-Ed: Strength and Humility are Key in Defending the Jewish State
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How I Became a Jewish Professional
My path to become a Jewish professional was circuitous, but through it, I became bat mitzvah, fulfilled my own spiritual needs, and made a difference in the world.