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Education: What Do You Know&about Synagogues?

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Susan Esther Barnes. Is there a traditional prayer to say upon entering a synagogue? & 9 other questions and answers about synagogue ritual objects and practices. Summer 2013.

Map: Visiting Your Family

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

An RJ-ARZA collaboration. A guide to all 40 IMPJ congregations, with worship and contact information and a color-coded Visitors Map of every community. Part of RJ Insiders Guide to Israel Travel. Summer 2013.

Bar(chu) Hopping

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Josh Nelson. We want prayer experiences in and of the momentones without an alternative agenda or expectation of our doing or giving. Part of Cover Story: Forum for the Future, in which six 20s and 30s say what they need to find their home in the Jewish community. Winter 2012.

Pitching to Parents

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Sarah Lefton. As parents of a 3-year-old, there isnt a place where my husband and I can learn in a serious way at the same time. Part of Cover Story: Forum for the Future, in which six 20s and 30s say what they need to find their home in the Jewish community. Winter 2012.

Worship: A Classical Reformer Bows to Tradition

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Suzanne Singer. The evolution of a rabbi who once likened bowing and kissing the Torah scroll to idolatry. Fall 2012.

My Idea: Practice Inclusive Prayer

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Janet Alyn. Lynn Stahls inclusive prayer at a community-wide function embraced every member of her audience; how to follow her example. Winter 2011.

Lessons in the Mirror

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Charles R. Krivcher. Personal reflection of a High Holy Day encounter with a mirror that led to an epiphany regarding the authors relationship with God and personal responsibility in prayer. Fall 2011.

And She Shall Be a Blessing

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Melanie Goldish. The story of how Debbie Friedman supported the author's young son Travis, who was being treated for cancer, and Travis' brother too. Part of Tribute: Music Legend Debbie Friedman. Spring 2011.

Secrets of a Song Prophet

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Alane S. Katzew. Debbie Friedman's four masterful skills that allowed her to transform a group of strangers into a sacred community. Part of Tribute: Music Legend Debbie Friedman. Spring 2011.

Singing Our Souls

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Freelander. Reflections on Debbie Friedman's influence in the Reform Movement. Part of Tribute: Music Legend Debbie Friedman. Spring 2011.

The Prayer Book of the People

Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

A conversation with Rabbi Lawrence Hoffman. A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Mishkan T'filah-A Reform Siddur, the first Reform Movement prayer book authored by Reform Jews as well as rabbis. Summer 2006

The Prayer Books, They Are A'Changin'

Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Rabbi Elliot L. Stevens. The controversies sparked by the Reform prayer books produced in the Movement's 150-year history. Summer 2006.

Worshiping With Joy

Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Beth Gilbert. Showcases five Reform synagogues with innovative, alternative approaches to worship, such as "Shabbat Unplugged" at Congregation Emanuel in Denver, a completely "musical service comprised of an exciting mix of keyboard, guitar, bass, all kinds of percussion, and vocals." Winter 2002.

The Worship Revolution

Sat, 01 Apr 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie. In response to the prevalence of predictable prayer services in Reform congregations, the URJ president proposes a new Reform Movement worship and ritual revolution based on a three-way partnership between rabbis, cantors, and congregants?complete with resources for congregations that wish to get started. Spring 2000.

Worship That Works

Tue, 01 Apr 1997 00:00:00 GMT

Rabbi Janet R. Marder. What we can learn from four congregations that enjoy powerful, Jewishly authentic, and fulfilling worship services. Spring 1997.

Finding God in the Prayer Book

Sun, 01 Sep 1996 00:00:00 GMT

Adam Fisher. "We should not let the siddur act as a barrier between us and effective prayer; it should help us become closer to God." The author discusses successful approaches to prayer. Fall 1996.

Q & A

Sat, 01 Aug 1992 00:00:00 GMT

Rabbi Bernard M. Zlotowitz. In the biblical and rabbinic periods, God was viewed as being directly involved in human matters; modern thinkers believe God's power is limited by the laws of nature which he created. The author discusses ways we can make prayer work within our modern worldview. Summer 1992.