In Jerusalem, Tu BiShvat Offers a Welcome Respite from Winter
Coming a month and a half before the spring equinox and two months before Passover, Tu BiShvat provides a glimmer of springtime at a time when winter can often be at its cruelest.
Big Questions for Families with Young Children
URJ in the News: Reverend, Rabbi Discuss Role of Faith in Activism
On Thursday, Reverend Hurmon Hamilton and Rabbi Jonah Pesner led a conversation in the Whitney Humanities Center about how people of faith can come together to advocate for justice.
How to Tie Tzizit Together as a Family
Jewish Summer Camp: A Multi-Generational Family Tradition
When Are We Free? A Seder Activity for All Ages
What Is the Proper Attire to Wear in the Sanctuary?
Anyone who sees young children in “dress-up” clothes knows that a magical transformation has taken place. ... In Parashat T’tzaveh, we read a detailed description of the special clothing that Aaron and his sons, the recently appointed Israelite priests, are to wear when attending to their duties. God tells Moses:
Strengthening Progressive Judaism Means Swimming Upstream. Here's How.
If we want to strengthen progressive Judaism worldwide, we must swim upstream. There is no single better way to support Progressive, Liberal, and Reform Judaism in every corner of the globe than casting a ballot for “Vote Reform” in the American election to the World Zionist Congress.
7 URJ Camps Receive Grants to Focus on Accessibility and Inclusion
Thanks to the Foundation for Jewish Camp, seven of our URJ camps have received grants to make their grounds and programming as accessible to as many campers and visitors as possible.
Now Is the Time to Make Our Houses of Worship Fully Accessible
Given the upcoming 30th anniversary of the ADA, it is time for synagogues that need to move toward becoming fully inclusive and accessible to make a start.