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EREV SHABBAT

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We Stand With Israel
Links to help Israel during this time of crisis.

WAYS TO HELP ISRAEL

Links to help Israel during this time of crisis.
HELP NOW
A list of podcasts, books, videos & articles put together by our clergy to help our congregants.

UNDERSTANDING THE WAR IN ISRAEL

A list of podcasts, books, videos & articles put together by our clergy to help our congregants.
RESOURCES

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Disconnect to Reconnect: The Unique Position of Camp as a Screen-Free, Immersive Space

Disconnect to Reconnect: The Unique Position of Camp as a Screen-Free, Immersive Space jemerman

Summer Youth Experiences
Photo of 3 kids using mobile phone while lying on field in yard
At the Jewish summer camp I attended in my youth, we created a sacred moment for our closing-night ritual. After we finished our campfire singing, we'd look up at the stars. Campers today live very different lives. In a post-pandemic world, they have endured screen overload.

This Summer's Hottest Jewish Films and Series

This Summer's Hottest Jewish Films and Series jemerman

Film
Photo of a hand holding a remote control
The hazy days of summer have arrived. School's out, pools are open, and Birkenstocks are back in style. Whether you're looking to beat the heat in a nice, air-conditioned theater or relax at home, here are eight films and series to check out this summer.

Creating Belonging for Interfaith Families

Creating Belonging for Interfaith Families jemerman

Interfaith Family
Photo of Sarah Norton and her family
One of my most treasured memories is of my husband buying Purim carnival wristbands for our children. This act might seem small, but it symbolized a significant shift for us. See, my husband isn't Jewish, but we are raising a Jewish family.

Why This Summer is Different

Why This Summer is Different jemerman

Experiencing Israel
Yallah! Israel Participants posing in a group with majestic mountains behind them
For as long as I can remember, I've been in love with Israel. I've been fascinated by that small country with such rich meaning and history.

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