Hanukkah: From Battleground to Festival of Lights
The Hebrew word Hanukkah means “dedication” and refers to the joyous eight-day celebration through which Jews commemorate the victory of the Maccabees over the armies of Syria in 165 B.C.E. and the subsequent liberation and “rededication” of the Temple in Jerusalem.
A Shavuot Social Action Guide
Why Advocacy is Central to Reform Judaism
Stories We Tell: Whatever You Do, Don't Bite Off the Pitom
When You Just Don’t Feel Joyful on Simchat Torah, Remember...
With every seemingly worse piece of bad news littering our social media feeds and our news cycles and in the streets right before our very eyes, it’s fair to wonder: What if we simply can’t be happy, even when we’re commanded to? What if you just don’t feel like dancing?
Shavuot History
Shavuot Slumber Party
Choose Life: A Jewish Way to Affirm Coming Out Day
My daughter was born with gender dysphoria, meaning her biological sex does not match her gender identity.
New Paths Toward a Very Jewish Summer: Announcing RJ on the Go and Other Digital Programming
While nothing can replace the feeling of being together in person, the URJ is pleased to introduce several exciting opportunities to connect families to Jewish life in a new way this summer – to all those who seek Jewish meaning, purpose, and joy in their homes.