Union For Reform Judaism

Finding My Voice at the Mikveh jemerman May 1, 2026 Shavuot Image: How having an all-female beit din helped one woman find her voice and fully own her identity.

Listen: Rabbi Rick Jacobs on “Wondering Jews” Podcast jemerman April 23, 2026 Rabbi Rick Jacobs Image: Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, joined the podcast Wondering

Building Bridges, One Song at a Time jemerman April 23, 2026 Jewish Music Image: A Jewish music festival fights antisemitism and nurtures pride in the “City of Brotherly Love.”

Mothering My Non-Binary Child jemerman April 17, 2026 Mother’s Day Image: A mother shares her ongoing journey of learning how to protect and affirm her non-binary child.

Reclaiming the Title of Jewish Mother jemerman April 17, 2026 Summer Youth Experiences Image: Jewish mothers are often stereotyped as overbearing, but can sleepaway camp turn that trope on its

Connecting Hearts and Minds Across Continents jemerman April 10, 2026 Israel Image: Partnerships between North American Reform congregations and Israeli Reform communities have become one of the most powerful expressions

Changing the World One Relationship at a Time jemerman March 31, 2026 Interfaith Affairs Image: The coalition between Greater Zion Church Family and Stephen Wise Temple is rooted in a

Gursha: A Culinary Bridge Across Diaspora, Heritage, and Community jemerman March 31, 2026 Arts and Culture Image: Chef, entrepreneur, and cookbook author Beejhy Barhany has long used food as a

Reform Zionism: A Sacred Responsibility urjadmin March 26, 2026 Israel Image: Reform Zionism calls us into relationship with Israel in its most vulnerable moments. It asks us not to watch

Showing Up: Israel’s Culture of Volunteerism jemerman March 25, 2026 Israel Image: In the wake of October 7, Israel’s deeply rooted culture of volunteerism transforms crisis into collective care, inspiring