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Stumbling on the Edge of Life
On one of my first visits to my friend Barbara's Brooklyn apartment, she led me into the kitchen where her mother sat at the table. "Ma," she said, "this is my friend Edie from school." "Sit, sit, let me look at you," Mrs.
Jerusalem Botanical Gardens
The Gardens are a recreational site and an attraction for Israelis and tourists alike.
Israel and the United Nations
The relationship between the UN and Israel has often been fraught.
When Jack Pushed Jill Down the Hill: Coping with Bullying
How should parents respond if one of their children bullies another?
Create a M'gillah, Purim Puppets, and a Haman Piñata
Get involved with the megillah by making one, acting out the story with homemade puppets, and taking a whack at a villainous Haman piñata.
Jennifer Brodkey Kaufman
Chair, North American Board of Trustees
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Jennifer Brodkey Kaufman, of Congregation B’nai Israel in Sacramento, has served on the URJ Board since 2003 in a variety of roles across all of the organization’s efforts, including as chair of the Commission on Social Action and chair of the Resolutions Committee.
Yom Kippur Social Action Guide
Ideas for incorporating social action themes into your Yom Kippur observance.
Planning Your Community’s Civic Engagement Work
Having a clear plan for your community’s civic engagement efforts can help ensure your efforts are successful. Use this resource as a guide to start your work off on the right track! 1. Think about capacity and get buy-in.
World Energy Day
Yesterday at a gathering of 24 heads of state, October 22nd was declared the first annual World Energy Day; joining Earth Day (April 22) and
Get Out the Vote 2012: The Home Stretch
As a D.C. resident who lives in the Virginia media market, it seems as though the only ads on TV right now are political - and understandably so.