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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

B'har – Time for a Shabbat

B'har – Time for a Shabbat

D'Var Torah By: Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg

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Summer, also known by some as "road trip season," is almost here! When I think about car trips, I'm reminded of a legendary family vacation story.

Accepting Ourselves

Accepting Ourselves

D'Var Torah By: Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg

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This week's Torah portion, Parashat Emor, seems to suggest that God demands perfection, but on further examination calls us to accept ourselves - blemishes, imperfections, and all.

On the Other Hand

Leading Reform Movement Body Fights Climate Crisis Through Investment Strategies

As humanity struggles to address the worsening climate crisis, the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) has taken a landmark step to encourage positive climate action through the Movement's investment strategies.

The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism’s Florida Affiliate Applauds Florida Supreme Court’s Ruling on Amendment 4

RAC-FL, the Florida-based affiliate of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, commends the Florida Supreme Court’s ruling on Amendment 4.

RJ Blog Social Justice

Being Honest with God and Myself

Being Honest with God and Myself jemerman

LGBTQ+ Jewish Life
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I took the Commandments seriously. However, one of the Commandments deeply resonated above all others: "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor," meaning "You shall not lie" (Exodus 20:13). This affected me most because I was lying to others and myself about a core aspect of my identity: my bisexuality.

A Message of Support

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Israel
Rabbi Rick Jacobs at Columbia University
While we recognize that the deep conflict between Israelis and Palestinians will not be resolved over the summer, we believe that come the fall, college campuses must once again be safe for all students - and this includes Jewish students living their Jewish commitments openly and proudly.

RJ Blog Jewish Life

Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence in the Jewish Community

Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence in the Jewish Community jemerman

Gender-based Violence
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in the U.S. Each of us likely knows someone, either in our Jewish community or our secular communities, who has been impacted by or is a survivor of domestic violence.

Grow a Good Citizen

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Here are some ways to to make a difference by engaging voters and children.

RJ Blog Practice

Eight Hebrew Words and Phrases You Can Use Every Day!

Eight Hebrew Words and Phrases You Can Use Every Day! jemerman

Jewish Learning
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Learning new words and phrases can be enjoyable, but when they're in a new language, they can also be daunting. If you'd like to build your own Jewish vocabulary, here are a few words and phrases that you can use in everyday conversation.

Take a Tour of the Torah!

Take a Tour of the Torah! jemerman

Torah usually refers to the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible - Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Running through these stories is the unique lens through which the Jewish people would come to view their world and their God.

RJ Blog Learning

You’re Invited to Remember

You’re Invited to Remember jemerman

Jewish Rituals and Symbols
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Growing up, I saw Yizkor as a mysterious event on Yom Kippur afternoon. The grownups would return to temple in the afternoon, while my sister and I stayed home. There was no explanation, just an understanding that this was a thing our parents and grandparents did, and we did not.

Continuing Trauma, Ambiguous Commemoration, and Decisive Change: Israel’s National Days in 2024

Continuing Trauma, Ambiguous Commemoration, and Decisive Change: Israel’s National Days in 2024 jemerman

Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut
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When Yom HaZikaron arrives on the eve of May 11th - 219 days since the horrific events of October 7th - we expect to still be stuck in the limbo of this ongoing nightmare.

RJ Blog Jewish Holidays

A Message of Support

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Israel Peace and Security
Rabbi Rick Jacobs at Columbia University
While we recognize that the deep conflict between Israelis and Palestinians will not be resolved over the summer, we believe that come the fall, college campuses must once again be safe for all students - and this includes Jewish students living their Jewish commitments openly and proudly.

Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism

Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism

We need your voice in this conversation. All Reform Jewish professionals, lay leaders and alumni are invited and encouraged to participate. Together, we will Re-CHARGE Reform Judaism.

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