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Eight Ways to Make Every Night of Hanukkah Shine
Here are eight wonderful things about Hanukkah, one for each night, that can enhance our celebrations of this beloved holiday.
Ushpizin: Welcoming Seven Holy Guests of Social Justice Work
At Sukkot, Jewish tradition encourages us to welcome seven holy guests into our sukkot, one for each night of the week. In a modern variation to this custom, each night can be connected to a related social action theme.
18 Questions to Ask Your Child After Summer Camp
After your child returns from jewish summer camp and catches up on sleep, what do you ask to avoid the dreaded "We did fun stuff" response?
What to Expect at a Jewish Funeral
Jewish tradition teaches that human beings are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26). This is the underpinning of all of the rituals and customs that make up a Jewish funeral.
Kabbalah for Beginners: Why Study Jewish Mysticism?
Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks – a Jewish spiritual teacher, musician, and founder of the online Kabbalah meditation community Torah of Awakening – seeks to make Kabbalah accessible to all who wish to embrace it.
Jewish Views on Women's Rights & Reproductive Choice
Although an unborn fetus is precious and to be protected, Reform Judaism views the life and well-being of the birth parent as paramount, placing a higher value on existing life than on potential life.
Election Protection: Your 2020 Toolkit
One of our most important rights as Americans is the right to vote, and election officials have a duty to ensure that ever eligible vote is counted. When election officials take the time to count and verify every ballot, that’s a sign that our democracy is working.
Ask Tina: What is a Pogach?
Q: I have a memory of my aunt bringing an individual serving of a dome-shaped pastry from a Bronx, New York bakery when she came to visit. It had a buttery taste and could be toasted in a toaster oven. My aunt's family is from the Ukraine, but I think the pastry may have Rumanian roots.
What to Expect at a Baby Naming
Jewish babies are given Hebrew names shortly after they are born. Usually, a brief ceremony is performed, which often includes family members of the new baby.
2020 Clergy Toolkit
Our nation is facing unprecedented challenges. As faith leaders, we have a unique and important role to play helping strengthen democracy, caring for congregants, and strengthening our communities.