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Every Voice, Every Vote: A Look at Reform Congregations' Accomplishments
With Election Day in the rear-view mirror, we want to take some time to recognize the incredible and sacred civic engagement efforts of our Reform communities.
A Hanukkah Tradition From My Christian Mother-in-Law
Sometimes we create our own traditions, sometimes we carry on a tradition we inherit, and sometimes a tradition can come from unexpected places.
Validity of Vayishlach?
This week’s Torah portion is often summarized as “the one where Jacob and Esau meet and reunite and Jacob’s name is changed to Israel and then at the end Rachel dies.” While none of this is incorrect, this is certainly not the complete story either
Yom HaShoah Social Justice Guide
Here are some ways to incorporate social justice themes into your Yom HaShoah observance.
Which is Worse: Reform Jews or Atomic Bombs?
Israel is a country for all Jews, and it is long past time that the State recognizes that there is more than one way to be Jewish. We deserve equal treatment and recognition, and we will not be deterred by those who would deny us these rights.
What Works: The House That Ryan Built
Having grown up in a family that had sponsored and worked on several Habitat for Humanity houses and seen their new homeowners presented with keys, Ryan Coretz, 13, of Temple Israel in Tulsa, Oklahoma asked the guests at his bar mitzvah to make a contribution to Habitat for Humanity for "Ryan's
What Participation Looks Like – and What Comes Next
Democracy doesn’t happen every four years at the ballot box; democracy needs to be affirmed daily by each of us. That happens when we commit to engaging with one another, rather than tuning each other out.
8 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah that Don’t Involve Gifts
Instead of eight days of gifts, here are eight ways to celebrate Hanukkah with your kids that relate the story and celebration for your enjoyment and to help you refocus your approach:
The "New" Jewish Funeral
In the past, when meeting with a family, a rabbi would say, "Tell me about the deceased." Nowadays they is more likely to ask, "Who will be speaking at the service?"