Torah scribes Linda Coppleson, Rabbi Chana Klebansky and Rachel Reichhardt, l-r, discuss the placement of text on a panel before it is sewn onto the rest of the scroll, Oct. 13, 2010 in Seattle. (Joel Magalnick)
Faith communities in the Gulf and around the nation have provided resources for direct relief and coordinated national solidarity events and advocacy efforts. Read more »
Rabbi Melissa Buyer, Director of the Religious School at Stephen S. Wise Temple, in partnership with the Union for Reform Judaism, has devised an incredible program to bring religious school into the 21st century. Read more »
Observing Shabbat is nothing out of the ordinary for the congregants of Temple Beth El. Friday's Shabbat, however, isn't strictly designed for the temple's Jews. Read more »
Jewish World News
Unifying factor in 2010 election: Never before Talk to veteran campaign watchers about this year’s congressional races, and within seconds they will tell you that they've never before seen elections quite like these. Read more »
With the anniversary nearing of Harry Houdini's death on Halloween 1926, a New York exhibit joins an annual seance and a graveside ceremony in remembering the daring Jewish escape artist. Read more »
Rabbi Warren Stone reports back from an inspirational meeting of world faiths, where the vision was to turn interreligious dialogue into interreligious action. Read more »
"Scientifically, an afterlife never made sense to me, and I was more than okay disappearing into the earth upon my physical demise. What I hadn't counted on was someone dying whose life was more precious to me than my own, turning my comfortable theology on its head." Read more »
The URJ, CCAR and HUC-JIR are convening a Think Tank to address important issues facing the future of Reform Judaism and they need your input! Save the date of Nov. 21 at 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET to participate in an online public forum. Register now to be a part of this critical conversation. Read more »
Focus on congregational membership, social action, mergers, lifelong Jewish learning, and Torah study in Chicago, Nov. 5-7. Discuss adult learning, early engagement, Hebrew education and small remote congregations in Atlanta, Nov. 19-21. Read more »
On Nov. 2, U.S. voters will head to the polls. Visit the RAC Voting Information Center for resources to help you galvanize your congregation, "dos and don'ts" on pulpit politics and nonprofit election rules. Read more »
The URJ Techies contest recognizes member congregations that are successfully using social networks and technology to engage members online. Submissions are due by Nov. 15. Read more »
Nov. 3 - Sustaining the Light: Chanukah & Facility Energy Use Nov. 9 - 20s and 30s 101: An Introduction to 20s and 30s Outreach and Programming Nov. 10 - A Tour of Our Union Youth Programs Nov. 11 - Defining the Role of the Non-Jew in Your Congregation
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Find out how your community can boost membership, create a welcoming atmosphere, reach the unaffiliated, and understand affiliation issues at the Schindler Fellows Program for Membership Certification in Cleveland this spring. Take home an action plan tailored for YOUR congregation! Read more »
Chanukah is Dec. 1, so start thinking about your gifts now! URJ Books &Music has eight great gift ideas, one for each night.
Gift Idea #3: The Complete
Chanukah Songbook
This unique collection includes all the Chanukah standards and new pieces from today's most popular Jewish songwriters. Read more »
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