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Five Things to Consider this Yom Kippur jemerman August 29, 2025 High Holidays Image: Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year, does not offer simple answers. As we […]

Poems of Sorrow and Hope jemerman August 28, 2025 Arts and Culture Image: As I wrestled with my feelings after October 7th, I found that poetry offered me an unexpected

What I Wish I Still Didn’t Understand jemerman August 27, 2025 Antisemitism and Hate Crimes Image: As I continued to watch antisemitism and Christian nationalism rise, I found myself worrying

Two Pockets, Two Lessons, One New Year jemerman August 27, 2025 Yom Kippur Image: As the shofar’s call approaches and we step into the sacred space of a new year,

Reflecting on our Jewish Identities, Safety, and Belonging jemerman August 20, 2025 Modern Day Issues in Antisemitism Image: As a Jew, do you feel welcomed and safe to express your

Let Kids Read Books During High Holiday Services jemerman August 5, 2025 Parenting Image: In the fifth grade, I aged out of my synagogue’s High Holidays kiddie services. Countless Jewish

18 Jewish Reads for Tweens and Young Adults jemerman August 5, 2025 Parenting Image: Kids have plenty of ways to connect with Judaism. But one route goes underrecognized: Jewish books.

Elul is Calling jemerman July 28, 2025 Spirituality Image: During the month of Elul, we are invited to listen deeply. Each weekday morning, we are invited to hear the cry

D’varim Haikus 5785 jemerman July 25, 2025 Torah Study Image: Haikus about the weekly Torah portions.

Where Have All the Jewish Movies Gone? jemerman July 22, 2025 Film Image: I’ve been reviewing film and TV here at URJ for nearly a decade and have never seemed