Death & Mourning

The "New" Jewish Funeral

In the past, when meeting with a family, a rabbi would say, "Tell me about the deceased." Nowadays he/she is more likely to ask, "Who will be speaking at the service?"

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Jewish Holiday CalendarShabbatRosh HaShanahYom KippurSukkotSimchat TorahHanukkahTu BiSh'vat
PurimPassoverYom HaShoahYom HaZikaron & Yom HaAtzmautLag BaOmerShavuotTishah B'Av
The Western Wall (Kotel) is a remnant of the ancient Temple in Jerusalem.

Tisha B'av History & Customs

Tishah B'Av, observed on the 9th (tishah) of the Hebrew month of Av, is a day of mourning the destruction of both ancient Temples in Jerusalem.

Celebrate Shabbat with customs such as baking and eating challah.

Shabbat Customs

Prepare for Shabbat with customs and observances such as lighting the candles, chanting Kiddush over wine, and blessing a loaf of challah.
Arts & CultureFamily
Health & WellnessFood & RecipesJewish Life Around the World
Grilled Fish with Spice Rub recipe

Grilled Fish with Spice Rub

To create a little excitement on your grill this summer, add a spice rub.

Coping with divorce, a Jewish perspective

When Jews Divorce

Few events in life are as destabilizing, disappointing, painful, or sad as divorce.
What is Reform Judaism?Ask a RabbiLifecycle & Rituals
Prayers & BlessingsIntro to Congregational LifeSpirituality

What Your Heart Can Teach You

Reflection on how, at moments of experiencing yirah—which the author defines as feeling awe, fear, and reverence all at once--our hearts are open to discovering the essential meaning of our lives.

Choosing Judaism

Choosing Judaism

Men and women who are seeking sacred meaning in their lives may find that Judaism speaks to their need for spiritual connection and community.
Torah StudySacred TextsJudaism Classes
Jewish GlossarySignificant Jewish Books

This Week's Torah Portion: Chukat

The Eternal One spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying: "This is the ritual law that the Eternal has commanded: Instruct the Israelite people to bring you a red cow without blemish, in which there is no defect and on which no yoke has been laid." - Numbers 19:1-2

A Taste of Judaism...Are You Curious?

A 3-session class for beginners, Jewish or not, that explores the topics of Jewish spirituality, ethics and community.
Jewish Views On...
Advocacy

Jewish Views on the Environment

Jewish tradition teaches us to care for our planet in order to preserve that which God has created.

Legislative advocacy on Capitol Hill

Reform Judaism and Social Justice

Our passion for social justice is reflected in the ancient words of our prophets and sages and in the declarations of our leaders throughout our history.

Visiting IsraelHistory
Israeli Arts & CultureLiving in IsraelIsrael & Her Neighbors

Nation of Innovation: Reform Congregations

Cultural insight into the 40 Progressive communities affiliated with the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism.

Dining: The Restaurant Revolution

Israel's Restaurant Revolution

Thirty years ago, no one would have predicted that Israel would produce a generation of talented and innovative chefs.