RJ Blog
L’hitraot, for Now...
After four years of bringing you a new episode nearly every week, this podcast is taking a little break. Listen to this episode to learn more about our hiatus and where to find us in the meantime.
The Antidote to Kvetching
Most of us today aren’t tasked with wandering through the desert, like the ancient Israelites were... but we still find plenty to kvetch about! What if, instead of focusing on small annoyances, we turned to community-building and togetherness? This episode first aired in May 2018.
URJ Youth
Build Longer Tables, Not Higher Walls
Build Longer Tables, Not Higher Walls
D'Var Torah By: Rabbi Alex Kress
jstern April 9, 2021Liberation Is a Journey
Liberation Is a Journey
D'Var Torah By: Rabbi Dvora E. Weisberg
jstern March 22, 2021Imagine that you have just been liberated from slavery. After centuries of oppression, you and your people escape, fleeing into the unknown in hopes of a better life. Your oppressors follow you, hoping to return you to slavery, or perhaps
On the Other Hand
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Guilty Verdict in George Floyd, Jr. Murder Trial
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 20, 2021
WASHINGTON – In response to the jury’s guilty verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, Jr., Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and senior vice president of the Union for Reform Judaism, issued the following statement on behalf of the Union for Reform Judaism, Central Conference of American Rabbis, and the wider Reform movement institutions:
Union for Reform Judaism Responds to Results of Israeli Election
“This week, as Israel held its fourth election in two years, we celebrate Israelis’ commitment to robust political engagement, despite election fatigue and the challenges of the ongoing pandemic. We are, of course, worried that the results indicate further political stalemate, which could lead to yet another election."
RJ Blog Social Justice

A Jewish Ecovillage Founder on Celebrating Earth Day in Ghana
A Jewish Ecovillage Founder on Celebrating Earth Day in Ghana kbkaput April 19, 2021


A Bittersweet Reunion with the Shtisel Family
A Bittersweet Reunion with the Shtisel Family kbkaput April 13, 2021

RJ Blog Jewish Life

A Jewish Ecovillage Founder on Celebrating Earth Day in Ghana
A Jewish Ecovillage Founder on Celebrating Earth Day in Ghana kbkaput April 19, 2021


Announcing the Launch of the Reform Movement's 2021 Racial Justice Campaign: What You Need to Know
Announcing the Launch of the Reform Movement's 2021 Racial Justice Campaign: What You Need to Know kbkaput April 6, 2021

RJ Blog Practice
14 Ways to Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month
14 Ways to Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month kbkaput April 10, 2021

The Omer: Finding Hope and Wisdom in the Counting of Time
The Omer: Finding Hope and Wisdom in the Counting of Time kbkaput April 1, 2021

RJ Blog Learning

On Yom HaShoah, Hear the Message of the Saved Remnant
On Yom HaShoah, Hear the Message of the Saved Remnant kbkaput April 7, 2021


America Needs a Just and Equitable Immigration Policy: If Not Now, When?
America Needs a Just and Equitable Immigration Policy: If Not Now, When? kbkaput April 6, 2021

RJ Blog Jewish Holidays

A Bittersweet Reunion with the Shtisel Family
A Bittersweet Reunion with the Shtisel Family kbkaput April 13, 2021


7 Movie Stars Who Have Played Israeli Prime Ministers
7 Movie Stars Who Have Played Israeli Prime Ministers kbkaput April 12, 2021

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