Reform Movement in the News
The brand-new issue of Reform Judaism offers cutting-edge political and philosophical insights:
Strategic BedfellowsForeign policy analyst Martin Sherman explores how India and Israel have developed a vibrant relationship that could well change the geopolitical landscape in one of the world's most volatile regions.Read more »Focus: Einstein's God
Calling the notion of time a "falsely persistent illusion," Albert Einstein rejected the idea of a past, present, and future. The early rabbis would probably have been very sympathetic to Einstein's notion of the relativity of time. Also: a journey through Einstein's religious awakening. Read more »
Calling the notion of time a "falsely persistent illusion," Albert Einstein rejected the idea of a past, present, and future. The early rabbis would probably have been very sympathetic to Einstein's notion of the relativity of time. Also: a journey through Einstein's religious awakening. Read more »
The Society for Classical Reform Judaism (SCRJ), with the support of the Edward and Wilhelmina Ackerman Foundation, has announced a five-year grant in the amount of $500,000 to HUC-JIR. Read more »
"I've often wondered whether or not my personal wilderness search – the desire to find and reside near 'foreverland', and/or just disappear there daily, and then share it – had a connection to my Judaism." Read more »
The Catholic Review: Intermarriage found more common for Reform Jews, less so for CatholicsReligiously mixed marriages are becoming more common among those who practice Reform Judaism but have shown a significant decline among American Catholics in the past 20 years, speakers said at a recent meeting of a Catholic-Jewish dialogue group. Read more »
Jewish World News
A Romanian Jewish cemetery vandalized more than two years ago has been restored. Read more »
Steinsaltz completes Talmud translation with Global Day of Jewish LearningA global day of Jewish learning marks the completion of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz's 45-year project of translating the Talmud into Hebrew.Read more »
GOP sweep makes one Jew a star, unseats and disempowers othersA historic Republican sweep of the U.S. House of Representatives has propelled Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.), the minority whip, to the verge of becoming the highest-ranking Jewish lawmaker in U.S. political history while driving out at least five Jewish Democrats in the House plus a sixth losing his bid for the Senate. Read more »
From RJ.org Blog
Larry Kaufman contemplates the answer to a congregant's multi-faceted complaint. "Every Reform synagogue leader hears it, especially from congregants who grew up Union Prayer Book Reform: 'We're becoming Conservative.'" Read more »
Hope Chernak will be thinking of her father as she laces up to join the Running Rabbis on Sunday at the NYC Marathon, raising money for Achilles International; while Donald C. Cutler will be running to raise money for the Union Settlement Association. Read more »
Union News
Join the RAC's David Saperstein for post-election analysis on how changes in Congress will impact the Reform Movement's public policy agenda. Get ideas for programs to enhance your congregation's social justice engagement. Read more »
Congregations must experiment with new ways to further engage current members and attract new members. Offering up to $5,000 to innovative projects that reach such people, these grants will support new efforts at building our communities. Read more »
Have a Voice inThe URJ, CCAR and HUC-JIR are convening a Think Tank to address important issues facing the future of Reform Judaism and they need your input! Register now to participate in an online public forum on Nov. 21 at 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET. Read more »
Discuss adult learning, early engagement, Hebrew education and small remote congregations in Atlanta,Nov. 19-21. Read more »
The URJ Techies contest recognizes member congregations that are successfully using social networks and technology to engage members online. Entries due Nov. 15. Read more »On Jan. 14-17, 2011 join congregations across North America in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the RAC and the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Transform your congregation's MLK weekend into a special Shabbat Tzedek with our extensive programmatic and liturgical materials.Read more »
This year we light the first candle on Dec. 1. Visit our Chanukah website for social action programs, family activities, recipes and more. Read more »
Chanukah GiftChanukah is Dec. 1, so start thinking about your gifts now! URJ Books & Music has eight great gift ideas, one for each night.
Celebrate Chanukah CD is a classic Chanukah favorites mix with new contemporary compositions to create the perfect soundtrack for all your Chanukah celebrations. Read more »
Save the date! The World Union for Progressive Judaism will hold its Connections 2011 conference in San Francisco Feb. 8-13. Read more »
The Holiday Happenings guide for Thanksgiving will help you approach the holiday from a Jewish perspective. Read more »
Download this informative guide today to glean lessons from this parashah that you can use at home and in your classroom. Read more »
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