Yom Kippur Wasn't Always the Holiday It Is Now
As the summer passes its midway point, rabbis begin to think seriously about the coming Days of Awe.
Darkened Skies, Blue Skies: A September 11th Reflection
It was a beautiful August morning, the temperature a comfortable 70 degrees. I was riding on my favorite flat, a road that extends for miles along the shoreline. My legs felt strong, and despite the gusting head wind, I was setting a fast pace.
Three Congregational Programs that Prove We’re Stronger Together
In Jewish tradition, the theme of partnership is one that arises again and again: Adam seeks an appropriate partner from among God’s creations; Moses and Aaron are two brothers whose strengths and leadership skills complement each other; King Saul and King David both depend on Samuel the prophet
What You Need to Know about Reform Jewish Summer Camp
5 Ways to Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day with Young Children
This Yom Kippur, Let Your Emotions Serve as "Radical Blessings"
How America's Journey for Justice Helped Me Truly Understand Reform Jewish Values
Two rabbis, a Methodist theologian, and a synagogue’s brotherhood president walk into a national social action event…
Yes, it sounds like the beginning of a joke, but there is no punchline.
22,202 CE: A Year With No Rosh HaShanah
Soon, Jews around the world will celebrate the beginning of the Jewish new year, 5781, and many of us will do so not from our synagogues as usual, but rather from our homes, looking into our computer sc
Be a Piece of the Puzzle: Year-Long Congregational Tikkun Olam Project
7 Webinars You Should Attend Through the End of November
As the holidays wind down and your congregational leaders look forward to focusing on important aspects of congregational life, here are seven upcoming URJ webinars that should be on your radar.