Meet Our NFTY President: Benji Rosenblum
I'm Benji Rosenblum from Phoenix, AZ, and I have the honor of serving as the NFTY North American president. I'm currently taking a gap year, and when I'm not engaged in NFTY work, I love to cook, spend time outside, and read.
Ten Things We Say When We Talk About Antisemitism
Jews have had thousands of conversations about antisemitism over the past years, especially after October 7th. The following list summarizes the ideas that arise most often in these discussions.
This Year, Will We Turn our Mourning into Dancing?
While Psalm 30 promises that God can turn our "mourning into dancing," as we prepare for Simchat Torah this week, this year the tradition of dancing with the Torah scrolls feels like too big of a leap.
Leader of the Reform Movement in the USA has not Stopped Being Disappointed Since the War
Rabbi Rick Jacobs reflects on October 7, 2023 and how it affects American Jews.
In Solidarity and Sorrow: Bearing Witness to the First Anniversary of October 7th
It is almost impossible to describe the depth and the breadth of the trauma our Israeli family is experiencing. In many ways, October 7th never ended, despite one year having elapsed. What occurred and continues to occur is still too raw for meaning making. So please – join with me in bearing witness.
Rabbi David Saperstein’s Words of Wisdom
Rabbi David Saperstein still remembers the exact moments before he became the executive of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism.
Enhance Meeting Effectiveness with Our New Toolkit
Whether your next congregational meeting is focused on collaborating, relationship building, or checking in on the progress of strategic initiatives, ensuring that it effectively meets your desired outcomes is critical. To help you in this important work, the Union for Reform Judaism has released our Effective Meeting Toolkit.
The Collab: Connecting Teens, Cultivating Leaders
At The Collab, these teens met new people, learned about social justice issues, and shared their traditions with one another.
Nominations Open for Teen Israel Organizing Immersive
Over the past months, the URJ Teen Israel Organizing Immersive has been a haven for Jewish teens.
Words of Remembrance for Sue Klau
What a joy it was to know and work closely with Sue Klau z"l who passed from this world Thursday morning. For every one of her 89 years, Sue was a bundle of creativity, commitment, and love. Along with her late, beloved husband, Jimmy, they were generous with their time, care, and resources toward every single part of our global Reform Movement.