Three of our most inspirational programs: Kallah, Schindler Fellows for Interfaith Families Certification, and Had'rachah together under one roof. Save the date.
What it's really like to live as a Reform Jew in Israel; adopting dietary restrictions to save the environment; Reform rabbis in the military; great examples of caring communities.
Since 1913, WRJ's art calendars have showcased brilliant Jewish artists. Now through June 30, many of these original artworks are on display in the main lobby of the WRJ and URJ's NY office. Visit this online version of the exhibition and enjoy!
In recent months, Israeli police have increased pressure on Women of the Wall, a progressive monthly prayer group that meets at the Western Wall. Read responses from the Reform Movement on the interrogation of group leader and IRAC director Anat Hoffman.
As the holiday of Tu b'Shevat approaches, congregations and families prepare to look at the natural world with wonder and celebrate the abundance of earth's incredible resources. At many of our celebrations, we will read from Ecclesiastes 1:4: "One generation goes, another comes, but the earth remains the same forever."
Each year on Yom Kippur, Rudolph Dana locks himself in his Pétionville, Haiti, home -- protected by guard dogs and security personnel -- and passes the Day of Atonement fasting, praying and reciting the traditional liturgy of repentance and forgiveness.
I am saddened and dismayed by recent events at the Western Wall. These events are a tragedy -- a blow to the State of Israel and to the unity of the Jewish people.
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