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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.”
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.
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.
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.