While few Jewish critics of Barack Obama might go as far as the publisher of the Atlanta Jewish Times did in a recent column that included a passage about assassinating the president, it doesn’t take much looking to find Jewish detractors of Obama who believe he has sinister motives when it comes to the Jews and Israel. Read more »
Developed in partnership with the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), Nadiv will create three new permanent positions for senior-level experiential Jewish educators who will toggle their responsibilities between Reform nonprofit Jewish summer camps and day or synagogue schools. Read more »
The URJ's Rabbi Sue Levi Elwell gives her interpretation of this week's parashah: Parshat Bo describes both the birth-pangs of the Jewish people and the directions for future generations to remember that birth. Read more »
A new trend shows that Jewish organizations are increasingly looking to tap camp alumni talents and energies — not just their wallets — and put them at the service of the broader Jewish world. Read more »
Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney are going into Florida swinging, but Barack Obama's campaign is a factor on the ground in the run-up to next week's primary. Read more »
It's nearly impossible to know who holds a trove of Jewish manuscripts recovered in Afghanistan, how much they are worth or how they were acquired. But everyone agrees they are of incalculable historic value. Read more »
This year, it’s all pain and anguish for Israel fans at the Sundance Film Festival with "Five Broken Cameras" and "The Law in these Parts," two films that take a close look at Israel's presence in the West Bank. Read more »
Young Filipinos are integrating into Israeli society, crafting identities that are similar yet distinct from those of the country’s Jewish majority. Read more »
This month the URJ highlights the Movement's plan to dramatically improve the ability of Reform institutions to involve young people in meaningful Jewish life and strengthen post-b'nei mitzvah engagement and retention in synagogues, day schools, camps, and youth programs throughout North America. Read more»
Alison Kur, Executive Director of Jewish Living, at Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley, MA, defines the Campaign for Youth Engagement's approach to engaging youth and families. View the video »
Providing youth professionals training, networking and ongoing educationa and collaboration, RYPA will create and support a cadre of talented professionals. Read more »
Craig Parks discusses the importance of investing in the training, development, respect, and support for career youth professionals in order to have a deep transformation in teen engagement. Read more »
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Know kids that are looking to specialize in a specific sport, hone their artistic skills in various media, or spend most of the summer climbing, hiking or on canoeing trips? Tell them about URJ Camps' specialty programs! Read more »
Barbara Kavadias discusses how the progressive roots planted by the Reform Movement in Israel have had a major influence on the current political landscape. Read more »
In this lushly illustrated environmental midrash, Solomon comes to understand the price we pay when we don't take care of the earth and its blessings. Enter code ST10 for 10% off!Read more »
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation invites Super Bowl attendees from out of town for Shabbat Shirah -- Shabbat of Song -- and oneg on Friday, Feb. 3 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Email ready2nosh@gmail.com with questions. Read more »
Jennifer Brodkey Kaufman, chair of the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism: "As we honor the 39th anniversary of the Roe decision, we remain mindful of the continuing need to safeguard these basic fundamental rights on both the national and state levels." Read more »
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