After serving as founding director of the Religious Action Center in
Washington, DC, Rabbi Richard Hirsch moved to israel to lead the World
Union for Progressive Judaism and become a tireless advocate for the
global Reform Jewish community.
For most American Jews, Israel is only seen through the lens of the
political debate, the impressions of the news report, or the windows of a
tour bus. Begun as a weekly online essay in response to the Second
Intifada in 2000,
Holy Days Holy Ways Sharon Halper, Illustrated by Lisa Rauchwerger
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Introduce your primary-grade students to the basics of Jewish holidays and tikkun olam at the same time.
These four-page pamphlets are the perfect way into the complete year of Jewish holidays. From Rosh Hashanah to Shavuot, the Jewish calendar is replete with joyous occasions of all ki...
Since 1983, this book has been the standard teaching tool for beginning "Introduction to Judaism" classes in Reform synagogues and institutions throughout North America. This revised edition has been updated and expanded to include new material in each chapter. New articles, essays, liturgica...
A Project of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations Department of Education Our invitation to you: Encounter books that will enrich the Shabbat experience for you and your entire family. Explore Shabbat step-by-step and blessing-by-blessing from candlelighting to Havdalah. D...
This revised edition reflects the changes in Jewish life and ritual since it was first published in 1988.
The Jewish Home explains many of the "whys" of major Jewish holidays and lifecycle events. The birth of a child, wedding ceremony, b'nei mitzvah and Shabbat are only a few of the t...
This book is exactly what every Jewish college student needs.
This best-selling guide to living Jewishly on campus has just been revised and updated. Scott Aaron helps new college students navigate their first year on campus.
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Many people see the Talmud as nothing more than a dry compendium of legal opinions, but in fact the Talmud represents a rich repository of literature encompassing all aspects of the world of the great Rabbinic Sages. Rabbi Edwin Goldberg, author of Swords and Plowshares: Jewish Views of War and P...
Passover Haggadah PLUS 35 tracks featuring the music of the CCAR's 1974 Haggadah. All of the 'standards' of every Passover Seder, including liturgical and folk selections, sung by cantors. Featuring Josee Wolff, Ena Freeman, Mary Feinsinger and Fai...
Rabbi Richard Address has devoted his career to helping transform
synagogues into caring communities. Now, in his most personal work to
date, he explores how the notion of a caring community can be
transformative for individuals, particularly baby boomers struggling
wi...
The Torah is the central text of Judaism, but for many of us, Torah study is intimidating at first. A Taste of Torah provides an introduction to the technique of Torah study and bible commentary, providing essential stories and background related to the text.
New in 2005, this Revised Edition brings contemporary values and a fresh vibrancy to the 1981 Plaut edition, North America's longtime most popular Torah commentary.
This travel edition of The Torah: A Modern Commentary includes the full text of the revised edition in a size that is easy to transport. The reinforced binding and smaller size makes it useful for students and ideal for traveling.
This travel edition of The Torah: A Modern Commentary includes the full text of the revised edition in a size that is easy to transport. The reinforced binding and smaller size makes it useful for students and ideal for traveling.
The groundbreaking volume The Torah: A Women's Commentary, published by URJ Press and Women of Reform Judaism, has been awarded the top prize in the 2008 National Jewish Book Awards.
New in 2005, this Revised Edition brings contemporary values and a fresh vibrancy to the 1981 Plaut edition, North America's longtime most popular Torah commentary.
Now divided by parashiyot
Aliyot markers included in each parashah Haftarah follows each parashah Side-by-side English and Hebrew translation Gender-sensitive Clearer type, vowels, and cantillation marks
