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Two young boys lighting a Hanukkah menorah

Maoz Tzur & Oh Hanukkah: Learn These Traditional Hanukkah Songs

Here are the lyrics of two of the most traditional Hanukkah songs, so you can sing along!

Shabbat service in a synagogue sanctuary

Going to Temple? Bring a Friend!

Alan Zeichick

When we love something, we want to share it – so why not be inspired to bring our Jewish friends into the kehilla kedosha (holy community), embracing them within a wonderful, sacred congregation?

Shalom Sesame characters acting out the story of the Maccabees

Learn About the Story of Hanukkah with Shalom Sesame

With your children, watch these Shalom Sesame videos to learn the story of Hanukkah. Then try the discussion ideas and activities recommended by Reform Jewish educators to further extend the lessons learned in the videos.

Learn about the Jewish Holiday of Hanukkah with Avigail and the characters from Shalom Sesame

Learn About Hanukkah Traditions with Shalom Sesame

Together with your children, watch these Shalom Sesame videos, then try the activities recommended by Reform Jewish educators.

In Memoriam Faye Tillis Lewy

Year Adopted:

2002

With profound sorrow, the Officers, Board of Trustees and staff of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations mark the death of our esteemed friend and colleague, Faye Tillis Lewy.

B'haalot'cha: This Passage Is Out of Place

May 29, 2010

This week’s Torah portion, B’haalot’cha, begins with the instructions for the lifting up of “the lamps,” haneirot, to illuminate the Tabernacle. The initial letter of the word, “lamp,” neir, is nun.

From Blasphemy to Blasphemous: An Instructive Transition

May 13, 2017

In Parashat Emor, the Torah reports that a man born of mixed Israelite-Egyptian descent “blasphemed the Name [of God],” was placed on trial, and was stoned to death. A law was then enacted that anyone, Jewish or gentile, who blasphemes the name of God shall be put to death. Over time, in communities throughout the world, laws against blasphemy were put in place to address curses leveled at God as well as perceived slights against some religions.

Remember the Days of Old

September 23, 2017

In Haazinu, Moses recites a poem telling the people of Israel that they must give glory to God and be true to God whose ways are just. He instructs them to consult their elders and “remember the days of old.”