The Times of Israel4h
Reform Congregations and Remote Engagement
As faith communities grapple with evolving needs, remote engagement presents a pivotal opportunity to expand participation, ...
The Times of Israel4d
The Role of Spiritual Formation In Jewish Congregations
In many Christian traditions, faith communities outline theological statements that define their beliefs. People choose ...
The Bay State Banner16d
Former civil rights activist, scholar, Julius Lester dead at 78
Open a recent edition of the Reform Jewish prayer book and you’ll find a quote by Julius Lester. The reading comes a few pages after the Sh’ma, the holiest prayer in Judaism. Then search the Black ...
Arizona Jewish Post17d
Local scholar finds wisdom in Mi Shebeirach, the Jewish prayer for healing
the Jewish prayer for healing, I found much to guide me as I find my way through these strange and challenging times. There are many variations of this prayer for healing. The most well-known may be ...
KGOU18d
Jews in America welcome the Gaza War ceasefire, while grieving the war's costs
As hostages are released and aid allowed in, Jews in America are welcoming the ceasefire, while sifting through the wreckage of the war's many costs.
The Times of Israel21d
More ‘sober’ US Reform movement and Israelis reach new understandings, lead rabbi says
Hirsch also discussed some of Reform rabbis’ challenges on the home front since the start of the war, such as combating anti-Jewish discrimination. Reform rabbis are combating antisemitism by ...
Sky28d
Reform within touching distance of Labour as poll suggests 'new era' for British politics
Reform UK has grown in support to within one percentage point of Labour according to a new poll for Sky News by YouGov which suggests Britain has entered a new era of three-way party politics.
Mena FN29d
Group of rabbis from Jewish movement Chabad perform Talmudic prayers, rituals
(MENAFN) Just days after the announcement of the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s Regime in Syria, a group of rabbis from the Jewish movement Chabad performed Talmudic prayers and rituals in the ...
The Forward29d
They converted to Judaism in Colombia. Why won’t Israel let them make aliyah?
they have to shed their Jewish identity entirely, ditching their yarmulkes, headscarves, and prayer books before their trip. Early in the film, Isska says her conversion will allow her to be ...
The Jerusalem Post Blogs29d
'Contemporary Humanistic Judaism': The contemporary movement of the Jewish world - review
Humanistic Judaism was founded by Rabbi Sherwin Wine, a radical Reform rabbi, trained at the Hebrew Union College, who was a courageous and committed philosopher, teacher, and activist. This book ...
The Citizen29d
Strained ties: Jewish prayers absent from ANC’s big day
Picture: Rodger Bosch / AFP The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) says it was not invited to offer prayers at the ANC’s 113 birthday celebrations in Cape Town on Saturday.