Resources from ReformJudaism.org

The Union for Reform Judaism’s educational website, ReformJudaism.org, is working to help members of our community find new ways to “do Jewish” from home. From Torah study to Shabbat ideas, family discussion guides to favorite Jewish Netflix shows, this content is designed to help your congregants stay busy and Jewishly engaged. Here are a number of resources they’ve gathered:

Jewish Wisdom in Times of Crisis

During a time of fear and uncertainty, the following pieces can help members of our community think about the current situation through a Jewish lens.

Shabbat

As most congregations turn to the online streaming of Shabbat services and other programming, now is the time to provide your community with helpful resources about Shabbat home observance. When you share information about your upcoming livestreams, consider, too, including our Shabbat page and/or the following resources:

Torah Study

Observing Shabbat from the home provides individuals with the opportunity to study Torah on their own and to engage in thought-provoking at-home discussions with their families about Torah. Share our main Torah Study page, which includes the weekly parashiyot, commentaries, voice recordings, and more.

Consider the following, as well:

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Prayers

Families with Young Children

With schools and day cares closed, many parents now find themselves at home with young children, day in and day out, and in search of ways to keep them both entertained and educated. Our Parenting page includes countless resources, videos, crafts, activity ideas, and more to help fill the time in meaningful and Jewishly engaging ways.

Food and Recipes

During this time of social isolation and physical distancing, cooking and baking can serve as a welcome and calming distraction – even for those who don’t typically do so. Share our main Food and Recipes page, browse our vast collection of Jewish recipes, or share one of these themed roundups.

Art and Culture

With so much time to spend at home, everyone is looking for shows to watch, books to read, new hobbies to try, etc. We’re doing our best to create and adapt content that will help members of our community stay busy, pass the time, and remain Jewishly engaged, all at once.

Social Justice

With some communities more susceptible to health and economic shocks, the Reform Movement is calling upon Congress to ensure that the most vulnerable members of our communities have, at the very least, affordable and quality health care, paid sick days, and support to provide nutrition and shelter for themselves and their families throughout this emergency.