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L'hitraot, for Now...

After four years of bringing you a new episode nearly every week, this podcast is taking a little break. Listen to this episode to learn more about our hiatus and where to find us in the meantime.

The Antidote to Kvetching

Most of us today aren't tasked with wandering through the desert, like the ancient Israelites were... but we still find plenty to kvetch about! What if, instead of focusing on small annoyances, we turned to community-building and togetherness? This episode first aired in May 2018.

URJ Youth

Justice and Mercy are Jewish Love

Justice and Mercy are Jewish Love

Rabbi Vered L. Harris
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Where do justice, mercy, and love intersect? Is it possible for them to coexist?

The Evolving Role of the Tallit

The Evolving Role of the Tallit

Rabbi Lisa Grushcow
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The tallit, once rarely (if ever) worn by Reform Jews has risen in popularity in recent years. But what does this surge of interest in ritual garb say about us and our movement?

On the Other Hand

URJ Statement on Funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program

Yesterday’s congressional vote funding the vital Nonprofit Security Grant Program is a positive step. But it’s not enough to meet the scope of the challenge we face.

Reform Movement Condemns Supreme Court Decision Undermining Voting Rights

"By narrowing how states can use race when drawing electoral maps, today’s ruling undermines the voting rights of people and communities of Color."

RJ Blog Social Justice

Mothering Outside of Motherhood: Living Childless and Free

Mothering Outside of Motherhood: Living Childless and Free jemerman

Jewish Life Around the World
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How a rabbi found fulfillment in Jewish life, regardless of whether she had biological children.

Explore the Jewish South: 10 Historic Sites to Visit

Explore the Jewish South: 10 Historic Sites to Visit jemerman

Jewish History
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim is the second oldest synagogue building in the United States and the oldest in continuous use.
Read about important Jewish sites and discover the multifaceted history of Southern Jews.

RJ Blog Jewish Life

A Man at the Door

A Man at the Door jemerman

Holocaust
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This poem imagines a child experiencing the Holocaust and urges us to stand against injustice.

Students Showcase Jewish Values in Action at L’Taken

Students Showcase Jewish Values in Action at L’Taken urjadmin

L'Taken Seminars
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Four teens from Temple Isaiah in Lafayette, CA attended L’Taken and urged their representatives to pass the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act to defend immigrants and refugees throughout the United States.

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Introduction to Judaism Online Classes

Introduction to Judaism Online Classes urjadmin

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Classes are offered on Sunday mornings and evenings, and weeknights.
Number of Sessions:
20 Sessions
Introduction to Judaism online is a live weekly video conference class where students join classmates for an engaging 20-session course. The program is suitable for adults who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish life through a Reform lens.

URJ Introduction to Judaism - Virtual

URJ Introduction to Judaism - Virtual

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Introduction to Judaism
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Thursdays, 8:00 - 9:30 PM
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20 sessions

URJ Introduction to Judaism is an engaging 20-session online course for adults interested in exploring a modern take on Jewish life.

RJ Blog Learning

18 Dairy and Dairy-Free Delights for Shavuot

18 Dairy and Dairy-Free Delights for Shavuot jemerman

Dairy-Free Recipes
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Shavuot means it's time for kugels, blintzes, and more! Whether you can't wait to try a new cheese-filled recipe or sink your teeth into a dairy-free delight, we have you covered.

Choosing to Stand at Sinai

Choosing to Stand at Sinai jemerman

Conversion
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We asked some Jews by choice about their conversion journeys. Here are some of their responses.

RJ Blog Jewish Holidays

Connecting Hearts and Minds Across Continents

Connecting Hearts and Minds Across Continents jemerman

ARZA
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Partnerships between North American Reform congregations and Israeli Reform communities have become one of the most powerful expressions of contemporary Jewish peoplehood.

Israel in Depth

Israel in Depth

During this experience, our experts, educators, and presenters, will offer workshops that address Israel education, Israeli- Palestinian relationships, Reform Movement partnerships, Organizing/Advocacy, and Thought Leadership on Israel, Zionism, and Jewish Peoplehood.

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