Jewish Learning

Rabbi Marina Yergin of Temple Beth-El, San Antonio, TX

Introduction to Judaism: Five Best Practices to Try

Rabbi Emily Langowitz

January 28, 2022

Supporting newcomers to Judaism and helping them find belonging is one of Rabbi Marina Yergin's greatest joys in her work at Temple Beth-El in San Antonio, Texas where she has served since 2015. Known affectionately to her students as the "Resource Queen," Rabbi Yergin designed a dynamic Introduction to Judaism program where each spring, students learned "Stepping Stones to Basic Jewish Knowledge" followed in the fall by "Choosing Judaism," a discussion-based class geared specifically for those working to become Jewish.

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Jewish Learning

New in 2021: Learn to Read Hebrew for Adults (Online)

December 30, 2020

The URJ is excited to introduce Learn to Read Hebrew for Adults, a 10-session online course to teach participants to learn the shapes and sounds of the Hebrew alphabet,

sign that says Reform Movement Says No to Hate and Fear

Protecting Civil Rights

Condemning All Support for White Supremacists and Efforts to Undermine the Election

Rabbi Rick Jacobs

October 1, 2020

Americans can and do differ on many policies and candidates – but we should all join together to condemn all support for white supremacists and all efforts to undermine the election.

Laptop sitting on a wooden surface displaying the newly redesigned URJ website

Strengthening Congregations

Announcing the Relaunch of the URJ’s Websites

Jill Peltzman

September 15, 2020

In addition to the creative, original content that you already know and love, our new sites also offer various upgrades in the way of user experience, accessibility, technology, and more.

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Jewish Learning

Why Sacred Partnerships in Education Matter

Lisa Langer, RJE

Rachel Margolis, RJE

July 16, 2019

Learn how lay and professional education leaders can connect, achieve goals, demonstrate Jewish values, and inspire their community to work toward a shared vision.