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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

Radical Justice?

Radical Justice?

Rabbi Laurie Rice
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Parashat Pinchas describes how five women stood up to injustice and prompts us to ask the question "Who is overlooked in our justice systems today?

Paradox and Faith: The Art of Holiness

Paradox and Faith: The Art of Holiness

Rabbi Elyse Frishman
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Our double parashah, Chukat/Balak, begins with another paradox: the ritual of burning a red heifer then mixing its ashes with water to purify the Israelites.

On the Other Hand

Thousands to One Voice: Koolulam Headlines URJ Biennial 2026

The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) announced today that Koolulam, the internationally acclaimed social-musical initiative that has captivated audiences around the world, will be featured at its Biennial on December 10-13, 2026, in Philadelphia, PA.

URJ Statement on Funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program

Yesterday’s congressional vote funding the vital Nonprofit Security Grant Program is a positive step. But it’s not enough to meet the scope of the challenge we face.

RJ Blog Social Justice

Changing Lives One Conversation at a Time

Changing Lives One Conversation at a Time chill

Immigration Justice
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Make a difference this summer by volunteering to tutor Ukrainians in English.

How Jewish Communities Can Champion LGBTQ+ Rights This Pride Month and Beyond

How Jewish Communities Can Champion LGBTQ+ Rights This Pride Month and Beyond urjadmin

LGBTQ+ Equality
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This June, the Reform Movement is excited to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month!

RJ Blog Jewish Life

Searching for Safety At College

Searching for Safety At College jemerman

LGBTQ+ Jewish Life
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A mother describes searching for a college that will stand up for her daughter's intersecting Jewish and transgender identities.

Six Ways Teens Can Get Involved This Summer

Six Ways Teens Can Get Involved This Summer jemerman

Summer Youth Experiences
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Beat summer boredom and build your leadership skills while pursuing justice.

RJ Blog Practice

Introduction to Judaism Online Classes

Introduction to Judaism Online Classes urjadmin

Class Meeting Time:
Classes are offered on Sunday mornings and evenings, and weeknights.
Number of Sessions:
20 Sessions
Introduction to Judaism online is a live weekly video conference class where students join classmates for an engaging 20-session course. The program is suitable for adults who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish life through a Reform lens.

URJ Introduction to Judaism - Virtual

URJ Introduction to Judaism - Virtual

Class Type:
Introduction to Judaism
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Congregation or Community Name:
Union for Reform Judaism
Class Dates:
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Class Meeting Time:
Thursdays, 8:00 - 9:30 PM
Number of Sessions:
20 sessions

URJ Introduction to Judaism is an engaging 20-session online course for adults interested in exploring a modern take on Jewish life.

RJ Blog Learning

18 Dairy and Dairy-Free Delights for Shavuot

18 Dairy and Dairy-Free Delights for Shavuot jemerman

Shavuot
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Shavuot means it's time for kugels, blintzes, and more! Whether you can't wait to try a new cheese-filled recipe or sink your teeth into a dairy-free delight, we have you covered.

Choosing to Stand at Sinai

Choosing to Stand at Sinai jemerman

Conversion
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We asked some Jews by choice about their conversion journeys. Here are some of their responses.

RJ Blog Jewish Holidays

NA'AMAT USA Presents: A Conversation with Lindsay Pinchuk

NA'AMAT USA Presents: A Conversation with Lindsay Pinchuk

NA’AMAT USA is honored to welcome the inspiring and fearless “Accidental Activist,” entrepreneur, marketer, podcaster, and small business advocate, Lindsay Pinchuk, as our featured speaker and special guest.

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Connecting Hearts and Minds Across Continents

Connecting Hearts and Minds Across Continents jemerman

ARZA
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Partnerships between North American Reform congregations and Israeli Reform communities have become one of the most powerful expressions of contemporary Jewish peoplehood.

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