How to Understand the Timelessness of Jewish Time
Although we may think time moves in a linear fashion, Jewish holidays insert themselves in unexpected moments and places, seemingly out-of-sync with our expectations.
Inspired 5781: More Art, More Awe
I grew up going to services. A lot of services. I was adept at counting the ceiling tiles, reaching into the thousands as my grasp of numbers grew more sophisticated. The melodies became part of my life soundtrack; I hummed them as my mind wandered during the rabbi’s sermon.
This Yom Kippur, Let Your Emotions Serve as "Radical Blessings"
Year Long Commitment to Tikkun Olam
How to Use the URJ Reflection Tool
With Wounds Still Open, We Ask: Where is God?
Your Guide to Fasting (or Not) on Yom Kippur
How to Turn Your Home into a Sanctuary for the High Holidays
How to Get into the High Holidays State of Mind
How Do You Inspire Trust?
As Jewish leaders, we are looked to as teachers, guides, mentors, advisers, counselors, and confidantes. People trust us; with their questions, with their challenges, with their significant moments, with their children and other cherished family members, with their spirits and with their so