RJ on the Go: Interactive Jewish Experiences
Join this growing community and explore interactive, meaningful and fun experiences that are easily accessible on the go or at home.
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What's New
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Bar and Bat Mitzvah Tutoring: Pandemic Style
March 10, 2022
After two years of teaching remotely and watching far too many movies and television series on Netflix on the same computer screen I use to interact with these students, I wonder if I feel less connected to these "virtual" students than the hundreds of young people I taught in person over the past decades.
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A Conversation with Cantor Aviva Marer
July 6, 2021
I sat down with Aviva recently to learn more about her Indian-Jewish heritage and her decision to establish the India Covid Campaign Partnership.
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Vaccination: A Jewish Obligation
June 15, 2021
Initially, there was a rush for people to be able to get the vaccine.
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Social Justice
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Addressing Mental Illness in a Time of COVID-19 and Systemic Racism
As the United States grapples with COVID-19 and faces a renewed focus on racial justice, this week provides an important opportunity to take stock of how both issues affect mental health.
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The Jewish Imperative for Justice in the Face of Pandemic
The coronavirus is sweeping across a broken world. Defeating it will require us to see the humanity in one another and commit to fight for justice during this unprecedented moment of need.
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It's Election Season: 7 Key Actions to Take Between Now and Nov. 3rd
Election Day is fast approaching, but our work is not done yet. There’s still time to make a difference and ensure every voice is heard and every vote is counted this election.
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Tell Congress to Support Those Most Vulnerable to COVID-19
With millions of people across the world confronting the COVID-19 pandemic by significantly altering their daily lives through social distancing, while fearing for their own health and that of loved ones, we are witnessing the most severe public health and economic crisis in decades.
25 Jewish Things to Try at Home
If you’re looking for a bit of an escape from everything going on in the world right now, try experimenting with and embracing your Judaism from home. Here are a few ways to begin.
Jewish Life at Home
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14 Binge-Worthy Jewish TV Shows
To help you choose the perfect show for you, we’ve rounded up a few of the best Jewish and Jewish-ish options on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. Happy streaming!
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9 Jewish Activities to Try When You’re at Home with Kids
Spending more time than usual at home these days? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Jewishly inspired crafts, recipes, activities, videos, and other ideas to keep you and your family occupied during days spent indoors – all while learning about and embracing Judaism together.
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A Jewish Psychologist's Guidance for Talking About Coronavirus with Kids
A conversation with parenting expert and bestselling author Dr. Wendy Mogel
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Yachol Nuchal, Surely We Can Overcome
Do we see ourselves and this moment as grasshoppers, or do we jump on top of our chairs and say “Yachol nuchal, surely we can overcome this”?
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Jewish Podcasts to Listen to Right Now
From Torah to telling stories, intersectionality to Israel, here are five podcasts to help you engage with your Judaism from home.
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3 Steps to Hitbodedut: Talking to God on Your Own Terms
Although we associate prayer with liturgy that our rabbis and sages developed over the centuries, the act of unscripted prayer is equally important and authentic to the Jewish experience.
Prayers and Blessings
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Try This Spiritual Exercise for Strength Amid the Coronavirus Crisis
What gives you strength and resilience during this coronavirus crisis? Try this exercise.
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A 20-Second Prayer During Handwashing
A prayer to say while you wash your hands.
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Prayer Amid Pandemic: Words of Comfort for the COVID-19 Crisis
As many of us turn to prayer in this time of crisis, here is a list of some designed specifically for use during this time.
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Israeli Poems to Get Us Through Times of Fear and Isolation
I’ve highlighted some poets and poems that speak to me for the moment we are in, but I encourage you, too, to poke around on your own from among Israeli writers and find what resonates with you.
Recipes
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18 Easy-to-Make Jewish Comfort Foods
During this time of social isolation and physical distancing, cooking simple, comfort foods can serve as a welcome and calming distraction – even if you don’t consider yourself a cook.
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10 Cozy, Cinnamon-Centric Recipes with a Jewish Twist
What’s your autumn flavor of choice? Is it spiced pumpkin, or maybe seasonal apples? How about cozy cinnamon? Here are 10 Jewishly inspired, easy to make, tried-and-true recipes featuring cinnamon that you’re going to love.
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21 Jewish Recipes That Use Ingredients You Have at Home
Try these Jewishly inspired dishes that call for main ingredients you may already have on hand.
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Matzah Ball Soup Central
Matzah ball soup is one of the most recognizable Passover dishes, indeed, Jewish dishes, ever. As with any classic dish, there are many ways to make it, all of them delicious in different ways. We have collected some of our favorite recipes here for you.