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From Biennial, URJ Endorses Health Care Bill

In a unanimous vote this morning at the Union for Reform Judaism's 70th Biennial convention in Toronto, the URJ Board of Trustees decided to endorse the health insurance reform bill currently being considered by the U.S.

Follow the Biennial Online!

Hundreds of Reform Jews from across the continent have already joined together in Toronto for the Union for Reform Judaism's 70th Biennial Convention.

Book Discussion: Houses of Study - A Jewish Woman Among Books

Rabbi Marci N. Bellows

One of my favorite activities to bring to a classroom of elementary school-aged religious school students is a deceptively simple art project: "Draw a Jew." Easy, no? In fact, I encourage you to do so, even just in your own mind, as you read these words.

Book Discussion: A Seat at the Table

Peter Shapiro

"A Seat at the Table" is a metaphor for the Chassidic adage that no matter what one has done to stray from the teachings of Torah he or she will not be abandoned by their family. This is similar to the sentiment expressed in Robert Frost's poem, "Death of the