On May 27th, at the conclusion of the counting of the Omer, we celebrate Shavuot, which marks the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Learn about the traditions and ways we observe this holiday.
Learn about the URJ's new approach to its relationship with congregations, and find resources to help you communicate the recent changes to your congregations and other partners.
Throughout May, we'll be paying homage to the role of women in the rabbinate as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the ordination of Rabbi Sally Priesand. Join discussions on our blog, on Twitter, or comment on our Facebook wall to tell us about the Jewish leaders who have impacted your life.
Register now for Social Media Boot Camp, a year-long program of webinars, and learn how to use social networking tools to connect with current and potential members. Sign up for RJ WebBuilder 2.0 and get your congregation a dynamic, cutting-edge website. Both are benefits of URJ membership.
A video distributed by an Israeli human rights organization shows Jewish settlers firing at a group of rock-throwing Palestinians as Israeli soldiers look on.
An Orthodox Jewish man who worked as a security guard at a Jewish boys' school in Melbourne was committed to stand trial on charges of sexually abusing children.
Haredi Orthodox rabbis issued grave warnings about the dangers of the Internet to a sellout crowd at the New York Mets' Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. on Sunday.