Plague is, certainly, a timely topic to all of us these days. Jews will also have plagues on the mind when the story of the Ten Biblical Plagues is read from the Book of Exodus (chapters 7-12) during the portions “Va’era” and “Bo” in the traditional synagogue Torah reading
Star Wars is very Jewish. Here’s some proof: The word “Jedi” looks an awful lot like Yehudi, the Hebrew for “Jewish.” Yoda, the most rabbinic of all creatures in the galaxy, has a name that is essentially like the Hebrew word for “knowledge” (yada). Padawans gather in a training academy to
God didn’t design the Seder to put your kids to sleep. Instead, the Seder is an experience your family should love, treasure, and remember. Have you ever wondered that there might be something more to Passover, the Seder and in the Haggadah―something that just might hold the secrets to living
Calling All Temple Jeremiah Members! Temple Jeremiah's Brotherhood would love to include you in their social and educational programs, as well as opportunities to volunteer or contribute to social causes. Brotherhood has one primary method to communicate these activities: an email listserve maintained on Groups.IO. Only by joining the list
Repair the World mobilizes Jews and their communities to take action to pursue a just world! This Passover, they're holding a series of Tikkun Olam events in Chicago. To get involved and/or learn more, click here!
Passover is a highly experiential holiday, a time when we typically come together with family, friends, and the rest of our community in celebration of our Judaism – remembering our past and anticipating our future. For some families, this is the one time of year when they join together in person
Hi Buddies Families! Sending you Happy Purim wishes. Please enjoy the following crafts, coloring pages, and recipe: Hamentashcen Recipe Purim Paper Crafts Buddies Purim Crafts Happy Purim Coloring Page Don't forget to sign up for future Buddies craft bags and videos here and see more about our Purim drive through
A COVID-19 reconciliation package making its way through Congress. If passed, the bill would enact President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, a program devoted to investing in America, creating millions of additional good-paying jobs, combatting the climate crisis, advancing racial equity, and building back American life that was disrupted by
Have you been personally impacted by gun violence? Consider sharing your unique, lived experience in your own words by submitting your story to Moments That Survive, a gun safety campaign run by Everytown. By collecting the stories of those impacted by gun-related violence, Everytown hopes to amply the voices,
We are excited to engage with Jeremiah Buddies, our toddlers and pre-schoolers, for all of the upcoming holidays. We begin with the celebration of Tu B'Shvat. We hope those of you who picked up craft bags are enjoying making the activities and planting the seeds! If you didn't get
