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Habari Gani? How My Family is Melding Kwanzaa and Hanukkah Customs
As we each shared some favorite holiday memories, my partner asked, “So what does each candle of Hanukkah symbolize?” Puzzled, I asked him to explain what he meant. “You know, like for Kwanzaa.”
Four More Passover Questions for the Whole Family
Our tradition teaches us that the Passover Seder is meant to be a learning experience for children of all ages, from 1 - 100. Our questions are more important that the answers. As you prepare to sit around the Seder table, we’d like to offer you some additional questions to help connect the past, present, and future of our Passover traditions.
10 Ways Busy Parents Can Share Judaism With Their Kids
We all lead busy lives, running here and there and everywhere. It can be difficult to find time for ourselves, let alone to nurture a spiritual or religious life. But there are many ways to feel Jewish and to impart Jewish feelings, customs, and knowledge to our children without investing much more time into our already-busy schedules.
Learn About Israel with Shalom Sesame
Learn about Israel's history and culture with Grover and friends in these Shalom Sesame videos, and engage with your children using the discussion ideas and activities.
Teach (and Practice) a New Jewish Value Each Night of Hanukkah
Assign a different Jewish value each one day of Hanukkah and plan appropriate activities for your family. The idea of activities is not simply doing for doing’s sake, but doing for the sake of learning. Be sure to reflect and talk afterward!
15 Jewish Recipes for a Soup-er Cozy Winter
Survive the last of the cold temperates with these recipes for tasty, Jewish-inspired soups. Spring, we're ready for you!
What You Need to Know about Reform Jewish Summer Camp
Here's what you need to know about the Reform Movement's Jewish Summer Camps
5 Ways to Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day with Young Children
Here are five activities to help young children connect with Israel -- on Yom HaAtzmaut and all year long.
Sample Pride Shabbat Sermon III
LGBT Pride Shabbat Sermon A version of this sermon was delivered by Matthew Gewirtz in 2011 I remember it like it was yesterday. I walked into the preschool classroom, mid-conversation. The teacher explained, “People come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors.
How Fair Trade Gelt Embodies Hanukkah's Message
The complex flavor profiles of sumptuous chocolate have finally made it to Hanukkah gelt (traditionally coins given as Hanukkah gifts, but used here to describe foil-wrapped chocolate coins associated with the holiday).