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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
God Assures Moses: "You’ve Got This"
God Assures Moses: "You’ve Got This"
D'Var Torah By: Cantor David Fair
urjadmin March 30, 2023As the director of a religious school, I recently gave a pep talk to one of my young teachers. I said, “I know this is scary, but you can do this. You are capable of great things, and I believe...
The Kohanim as Sacred Chefs
The Kohanim as Sacred Chefs
D'Var Torah By: Cantor David Fair
jemerman March 21, 2023On the Other Hand
Reform Jewish Leaders Respond to Netanyahu’s Conciliation to Delay Judicial Overhaul
We are relieved PM Netanyahu has finally responded to months of protests by nearly every sector of Israeli society that vigorously opposed the government’s judicial revolution. However, this temporary pause has come at an exorbitant price. To keep his fragile coalition intact, Netanyahu struck a deal with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to create a “national guard” that would fall under his authority. The formation of a civilian militia, which falls outside the scope of the Israeli police and under the stewardship of a far-right extremist leader like Ben-Gvir, is a threat to Israel’s democracy and civil security.
URJ Leaders Respond to West Bank Violence
We share the anger and pain felt across Israel and the diaspora following the fatal attack on Israeli brothers, Hallel and Yagel Yaniv. The perpetrators must be found and held responsible for this heinous attack.
RJ Blog Social Justice

How an Instagram Meme Account is Spreading Jewish Joy
How an Instagram Meme Account is Spreading Jewish Joy jemerman March 31, 2023


Thriving Like Isaac
Thriving Like Isaac sdolgov March 29, 2023

RJ Blog Jewish Life
D.C. Day of Action
D.C. Day of Action

Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence in the Jewish Community
Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence in the Jewish Community jemerman October 28, 2022

RJ Blog Practice
Take a Tour of the Torah!
Take a Tour of the Torah! jemerman October 4, 2022

Weaving Together Formal and Lived Jewish Education
Weaving Together Formal and Lived Jewish Education jemerman August 16, 2022

RJ Blog Learning
Dayenu: The Power of Enough-ness
Dayenu: The Power of Enough-ness jemerman March 27, 2023
Making the Written Word More Accessible: Large-Print, Braille, and Audio Haggadot
Making the Written Word More Accessible: Large-Print, Braille, and Audio Haggadot jemerman March 14, 2023
RJ Blog Jewish Holidays
Building Deep Relationships with Israel: URJ Heller High and the People of Israel
Building Deep Relationships with Israel: URJ Heller High and the People of Israel jemerman March 16, 2023
Seeking Jewish Values Amidst Broken Glass
Seeking Jewish Values Amidst Broken Glass jemerman January 18, 2023
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