From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

18 Jewish Reads for Tweens and Young Adults

18 Jewish Reads for Tweens and Young Adults jemerman

Parenting
Photo of a girl sitting on a sofa reading a book
Kids have plenty of ways to connect with Judaism. But one route goes underrecognized: Jewish books.

Let Kids Read Books During High Holiday Services

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Rosh HaShanah
Photo of people sitting in services with open prayer books
In the fifth grade, I aged out of my synagogue’s High Holidays kiddie services. Countless Jewish families have faced this dilemma over the years. Many of us consider Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur the only two occasions when attending services is mandatory.

Elul is Calling

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Elul
Photo of a man blowing the shofar
During the month of Elul, we are invited to listen deeply. Each weekday morning, we are invited to hear the cry of the shofar, marking the beginning of our spiritual journey toward the High Holy Days.

D’varim Haikus 5785

D’varim Haikus 5785 jemerman

Torah Study
Photo of a road with hills on one side, the ocean on the other and the sut setting in the background
Haikus about the weekly Torah portions.

Shabbat Times

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