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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.

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What Repetition Can Teach Us

What Repetition Can Teach Us

Rabbi Arielle Stein
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Revisiting our experiences can deepen meaning and prepare us for what comes next.

Radical Justice?

Radical Justice?

Rabbi Laurie Rice
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Parashat Pinchas describes how five women stood up to injustice and prompts us to ask the question "Who is overlooked in our justice systems today?

On the Other Hand

Letter to Members of Congress Regarding the Amendment to Eliminate U.S. Aid to Israel

This letter was sent to Members of Congress from Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner urging lawmakers to oppose an amendment that would eliminate U.S. aid to Israel, damaging both U.S. interests in the Middle East as well as Israel’s long-term security.

Reform Jewish Leader Celebrates Supreme Court Decision Upholding Birthright Citizenship

In response to the Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. Barbara upholding birthright citizenship, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner released the following statement on behalf of the Union for Reform Judaism, Central Conference of American Rabbis, and wider Reform Movement.

RJ Blog Social Justice

The Jewish Art of Giving

The Jewish Art of Giving jemerman

Jewish Values
Photo of a man and a woman sitting at a table putting a coin into a tzedakah jar
Discover Judaism's culture of giving and the different ways you can participate.

Camp Built One of My Most Important Relationships

Camp Built One of My Most Important Relationships jemerman

URJ 6 Points Creative Arts Academy
Two young women are sitting in a giant white adirondack chair smiling with their arms around each other's shoulders
After freshly graduating high school and getting ready for the transition to college, I made sure to connect with my school's Hillel early on so that when I got to campus it would feel like an easier transition away from home.

RJ Blog Jewish Life

Searching for Safety At College

Searching for Safety At College jemerman

College Life
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A mother describes searching for a college that will stand up for her daughter's intersecting Jewish and transgender identities.

Six Ways Teens Can Get Involved This Summer

Six Ways Teens Can Get Involved This Summer jemerman

Social Justice
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Beat summer boredom and build your leadership skills while pursuing justice.

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Introduction to Judaism Online Classes

Introduction to Judaism Online Classes urjadmin

Class Meeting Time:
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.

What Repetition Can Teach Us

What Repetition Can Teach Us

Rabbi Arielle Stein
jemerman
Revisiting our experiences can deepen meaning and prepare us for what comes next.

RJ Blog Learning

18 Dairy and Dairy-Free Delights for Shavuot

18 Dairy and Dairy-Free Delights for Shavuot jemerman

Vegan 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

Sending My Son to Camp Taught Me What Statistics Couldn’t

Sending My Son to Camp Taught Me What Statistics Couldn’t jemerman

Summer Youth Experiences
Photo of Dana Stein, URJ public relations manager, and her husband and son, holding a sign that says "Welcome Home"
At URJ OSRUI Camp, Israeli counselors helped my son understand Israel beyond the headlines.

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.

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