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New Study Guides, Books, and Musical Resources Among Reform Movement Offerings for the High Holy Days
A wealth of books, music, and on-line articles are now available to help families through the flurry of getting ready for the High Holy Days season.
Why I Send My Son With Autism to Jewish Summer Camp
Life has been relatively calm the last few days. A major reason for that is that Ted - my son, who has autism - is off at camp for 3 ½ weeks. No, it is not a "special needs camp." In fact, he attends URJ Henry S.
Social Action Worship Resources
View Shabbat Tzedek Materials, readings connected to the liturgy, prayers, and more web resources.
Bringing Social Justice Into Your Congregation
Bringing Social Justice into Your Congregation Though Judaism values taking an active role in the battles for social justice in the community at large, we cannot forget that we are also charged with creating righteous synagogue communities.
Blurring Lines and Coming Out: A Single Gay Dad's Story
Once upon a time, I went for a job interview with a Jewish not-for-profit where my family and marital status didn’t come up.
Shocking, I know.
Children's Issues: Background
Background "We have nothing to be proud of. One in six children in the United States-12.1 million-still live in poverty. In fact, children are more likely to be poor today in this time of unprecedented wealth than they were 20 or 30 years ago.
Anti-Gun Violence Coalition
Anti-Gun Violence Coalition Community Contact Information: Temple Beth El Charlotte, NC www.beth-el.com Goals: Educate the community about issues of gun control. Engage the Jewish and general community in peaceful assembly against gun violence.
Move Confirmation to the 12th Grade Now!
The Journal of Youth Engagement is an online forum of ideas and dialogue for those committed to engaging youth in vibrant Jewish life and living. Join the discussion and become a contributor.
By Rabbi Fred Guttman and Rabbi Andy Koren
If the road to lifelong Jewish learning begins with religious school, then the widespread practice of ending formal Jewish education with tenth-grade Confirmation is a dead end. 10th-grade Confirmation prevents our teens from integrating their religious schooling with other key Jewish teenage experiences including local Tikkun Olam efforts and serving as religious school Madrichim or counselors at a URJ camp.
Project Ideas Mitzvah Days
Project Ideas These project ideas may help a brainstorming session, or inspire you to do the same at your congregation.
How to Plan Your Congregational Mitzvah Day
It's essential to get the support of the staff and the board of your synagogue before proceeding with Mitzvah Day, as you will need their help and support throughout the planning process. Once you've achieved buy-in, it's time to get started!