Ritual Objects

boys at camp distinguishing the havdalah candle into the wine

Make Your Own Havdalah Kit

Michaela Rollins

The beautiful ritual of Havdalah is the ceremony marking the end of Shabbat. Learn more about Havdalah rituals then create your own ritual items to observe Havdalah on your own, the perfect activity to enjoy with your family.

Nine images of Jewish leaders expounding on the parts of the Passover seder

Jewish Rituals and Symbols

Share These Videos by Reform Jewish Leaders for Your Passover Seder

March 16, 2021

Reform leaders from North America and the UK share videos to accompany your Passover festivities. Each video is 2-6 minutes long and contains blessings, songs, and insights that perfectly supplement any seder and add a unique element to your celebration.

Torah scrolls with decorative mantel laying atop them

Jewish Learning

Torah Cannot be Torah Without Us

Rabbi Steven Moskowitz

Torah cannot be Torah without us; it needs us. Therefore, we must read it, we must study it, we must discuss it and debate it. We must carry it. We must dance among its verses, discovering ourselves in its chapters.

A womans outstretched hands holding three red apples

High Holidays

How to Get into the High Holidays State of Mind

Rabbi Julie Zupan

September 15, 2020

It's a challenge and necessity, especially during this pandemic, to set boundaries between work time and family or personal time, between home office and home. How do we do that, emotionally?

Rosh HaShanah

The URJ Reflection Project: Go Deeper on “The Setting”

Rabbi Esther L. Lederman

Rabbi Leora Kaye

August 15, 2020

At its heart, this is a religion which holds dear the idea of connection – of belongingness. To each other, to self, to your understanding of God. What you bring matters.