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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

Superman Can Inspire Us to be Jewish Heroes jemerman July 21, 2025 Film Image: Superman embodies aspects that many of us strive to emulate: strength, compassion, honesty, and doing the

Helping Kids Find Belonging in a New Home jemerman July 18, 2025 Parenting Image: Nearly a year ago, my husband, son, cat, and I all packed up and drove 12+

Judaism: The Faith of Feasting jemerman July 14, 2025 Jewish Life Around the World Image: The opening chapters of Genesis introduce and establish one of the most enduring elements of

Parenting Adult Children jemerman July 11, 2025 Parenting Image: When my children came home during school breaks, my parenting boundaries were challenged. I realized that they were adults, but I

Facing a World on Fire on Tishah B’Av jemerman July 8, 2025 Talk for a Change Image: Tishah B’Av is a traditional Jewish day of mourning and reflection. On this