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Expand Your Congregation’s Reach: New Arts & STEM Online Programming for Jewish Families

December 14, 2020

These all-new winter sessions are perfect for families to enjoy high-quality, remote Jewish experiences that speak to them, on a schedule that works for their life. New, unaffiliated families will be connected with URJ congregations in their area – like yours!

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Audacious Hospitality

Upcoming Opportunities from URJ Audacious Hospitality

December 2, 2020

Audacious Hospitality, the URJ’s focused effort on racial diversity, equity, and inclusion (REDI) work, is a transformative spiritual practice rooted in the belief that we will be a stronger, more vibrant Jewish community when we fully incorporate the

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Jews of Color

Affinity Groups: A Space for Strength, Belonging, and Empowerment

Anabelle Keimach

November 30, 2020

Affinity groups are important spaces for people to further consider their identities and draw strength from similarly identifying individuals.

Strengthening Congregations

New URJ Online Courses to Help You Learn, Grow, and Move into the Future

Gila Hadani

November 17, 2020

The URJ’s online courses will educate you, help you evaluate current processes and practices and connect you to a network of Reform Movement leaders to help you consider new ways of thinking.

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Civic Engagement

Every Voice, Every Vote: A Look at Reform Congregations' Accomplishments

Sophie Raim

November 17, 2020

With Election Day in the rear-view mirror, we want to take some time to recognize the incredible and sacred civic engagement efforts of our Reform communities.

Strengthening Congregations

With Joy, Gratitude & Love, an Update on Summer 2021

Ruben Arquilevich

November 16, 2020

We know that providing our youth with precious experiences transforms their lives and their families’ lives and strengthens our congregations and Movement forever. Here are a few updates on our summer 2021 plans.

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COVID-19

Drive Thru Judaism: An Antidote to Quarantined Community

Adrianne Pasternak

Rabbi Julia Weisz

Rabbi Paul Kipnes

October 30, 2020

Craving personal connection to actual people? Missing in-person contact with your clergy and community? Consider “Drive Thru Judaism” as an antidote to quarantined community.

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A Taste of Judaism

What Congregations Have Learned from Shifting Intro and Taste Programs Online

Rabbi Miriam Wajnberg

October 27, 2020

Amidst the urgent pastoral and practical needs of this moment, congregations have committed to the crucial engagement work of Intro to Judaism and A Taste of Judaism®, work that is necessary now more than ever.

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Congregational Benefits & Services

Reflecting on COVID-19: A New Tool to Support Change in your Congregation

Amy Asin

October 20, 2020

The URJ Covid-19 Reflection Tool is available now. It gives your leadership team an opportunity to go through a multi-step process on your own or, if you choose, with a URJ facilitator.

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COVID-19

Congregational Leadership in a Time of a Shifting Paradigm

Rabbi Fred Guttman

October 7, 2020

Jewish tradition teaches that if we return to God halfway, God will meet us in the middle – and I believe this is how we are currently being summoned as congregational leaders.

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