Early Childhood Education

a smiling father and little daughter with backpack at home

Going Back to School: Easing the Transition for Your Preschooler

Lisa Samick

Tricia Ginis

July 26, 2022

As the sun sets on these long, hot summer days, caregivers begin planning for their children's return to school. Perhaps the most important transition is the one of the child walking into a new classroom and starting a new school year. It can be scary for them and for you!

Multi-racial family gathered enthusiastically around a computer

Early Childhood Education

Reform Jewish Experiences Move Online with RJ on the Go and More

Rabbi Rick Jacobs

June 24, 2020

Union for Reform Judaism has rolled out RJ on the Go, an interactive platform for families seeking Jewish meaning, purpose, and joy this summer.

Early Childhood Education

How We Empower Religious School Students in the Face of Antisemitism

Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal

Merissa Hochberg

Amanda Phillips

We find that many of our students are overworked, stressed, burnt-out, and facing antisemitism from a young age – oftentimes before their Jewish identities are fully formed. But as Jewish educators, we see our students only once a week, for somewhere between one and two hours depending on their ages.

Parents and children at a community Tot Shabbat program

Early Childhood Education

Why Tot Shabbat is Great for Kids – and the Whole Family

Robert Schurz

September 12, 2019

Tot Shabbat is important for our daughter and for us. Each week, it helps us integrate Judaism and its values into her life and build our own Jewish community.

Rosh HaShanah

Rosh HaShanah Resources for Parents – Intentional Modeling

Jennifer Magalnick

July 31, 2012

Following the strategy of intentional modeling, in thinking about what you will do for your kids at Rosh HaShanah this year, first think about what you want to do for YOU! It’s a stretch, I know, but if it makes you feel better it is ultimately a great thing to do for your kids.

Early Childhood Education

Going Back to School: Easing the Transition for Your Preschooler

Reform Jewish Experiences Move Online with RJ on the Go and More

How We Empower Religious School Students in the Face of Antisemitism

Why Tot Shabbat is Great for Kids – and the Whole Family

Rosh HaShanah Resources for Parents – Intentional Modeling

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