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JEWISH LIFE Holidays: What Do You Know...about Chanukah Music? 8 questions, answers—& links to the music. by Jayson Rodovsky and Rachel Wetstein  Youth Engagement: Launching the B'nai Mitzvah Revolution Why we need a b'nai mitzvah revolution—and what such a revolution will encompass. a conversation with Bradley Solmsen and Isa Aron Books: An Insider's Guide to the Jewish Conversation Judaism is a "conversation"— and these are the essential texts Jewish conversationalists should know. interview with Lawrence A. Hoffman Judaica: Jewish Antiques Appraisal Show Appraising an unusual menorah with griffon (dog breed) heads on each side. appraisals by Jonathan Greenstein  Online Exclusive Discover the value of your antique Judaica. Contact Jonathan Greenstein at Jonathan@JGreenstein.com. Portrait: Kerry Glass Glass' free service Memories Live helps terminally ill people and their families create a personalized movie for posterity. |
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 WINTER '12 COVER STORY Forum for the Future by Jonathan Sarna, David Cygielman, Yoav Schlesinger, Rebecca Missel, David Gerber, Sarah Lefton, Josh Nelson Six 20s and 30s say what they need to find their home in the Jewish community, and historian Sarna offers historial context. New! Browse through the entire issue by clicking on the cover. (To view on an ipad.)  Forum for the Future: Home Shuling by David Cygielman "My generation may not be willing to take on the established infrastructure."  Forum for the Future: Rebooting Judaism by Yoav Schlesinger "Our needs are not met by belonging; they're met by experiencing."  Forum for the Future: Reviving the Tribe by Rebecca Missel "How many times can a young person go to synagogue alone and be ignored?"  Forum for the Future: Knowing Thy Community by David Gerber "Young adults want to be around others who share their passions."  Forum for the Future: Bar(chu) Hopping by Josh Nelson "We want prayer experiences in and of the moment."  Forum for the Future: Pitching to Parents by Sarah Lefton “Where can parents of a 3-year-old learn at the same time?"  Forum for the Future: The Discontinuity of Continuity by Jonathan Sarna What history can teach us about engaging the next generation of Jews.  Online Exclusive Forum for the Future: Fitting In by Kate Bigam "I'm scared to encounter congregants who see visiting young adults as fresh meat."  Online Exclusive Forum for the Future: We Need Welcoming by Joanna Brinton "Some of my friends will not attend a Jewish event alone. Facebook can help." |
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Omitted Contents - Winter 2012 Because of copyright infringement and other reasons, the following column which appears in the print version of Reform Judaism Winter 2012 is not available online: “Letters.” |
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NEWS & VIEWS
OF REFORM JEWS  Feature Story: Involving Families with Young Children How congregations can successfully engage young families. Consider these congregational models and apply expert tips. by Barbara Pash  Chairman's Perspective: Pursuing Justice The URJ's Just Congregations program assists congregations and individuals in fulfilling their commitment to social justice. Here's how. by Stephen M. Sacks |
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