Habari Gani? How My Family is Melding Kwanzaa and Hanukkah Customs
How One Family Reclaimed its Jewish Heritage
We are fortunate that Reform Judaism makes it possible for us to embrace all who step into Jewish life and endeavor to create sacred space for those they love.
Can Jews Get Married on Shabbat?
For centuries, Jewish custom has prohibited marriages at specific dates and times during the Jewish year.
Teach (and Practice) a New Jewish Value Each Night of Hanukkah
Focus on Community: An Award-Winning Strategy for Two Congregations
In an increasingly mobile society, families often are separated by many miles. Far from family support, we seek community elsewhere, including in our Jewish institutions.
Inspiring Israeli Students with a Visit to the Knesset
Recently, I took my b’nai mitzvah students to the Knesset to see how liberal Jewish values are rooted in tradition and can inform Israel’s public policy decisions.
How a Day of Rest Can Save Your Life
Hanukkah Craft: DIY Conductive Menorah
Chocolate Challah
This challah is loaded with chocolate flavor, crusty on the outside and chewy inside.