Youth, Family & Community

RJ on the Go: Enjoy Interactive Family 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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Find the right program for you: search through camps, Israel and social justice travel programs, youth group, and leadership opportunities for kids from elementary school through college.

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Discover the Magic of Jewish Summer Camp

Jewish summer camps fuse the activities, friendships, and communal life of traditional camps with the Jewish values, role models and culture our shared heritage. This uniquely immersive experience provides a confidence-building opportunity in which campers experience joy and discovery in a communal Jewish setting.

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Early Childhood Education

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Going Back to School: Easing the Transition for Your Preschooler

July 26, 2022

As the sun sets on these long, hot summer days, plans begin to return to school. Buying new clothes and a backpack, but perhaps the most important transition is the one of the child walking into a new classroom and starting a new school year. It can be scary for them and for you!

Interfaith Family

Jewish Summer Camp was the Right Choice for Our Interfaith Family

February 14, 2022

My children have learned so much, and have taught me so much, about what it means to be a mensch, a good person, from their summers at Camp Harlam.

Torah Study

Creation, Chaos, and Children

September 17, 2021

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was unformed and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep; and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters. God said: “Let there be light.” And there was light.

Interfaith

Interfaith Families: Reform Judaism Sees You, Welcomes You, is You!

Reform Judaism has made a commitment to welcoming interfaith couples and their children into congregations, and offering support and education for their extended families.

Talking to Children About Jewish Identity in an Interfaith Family

For children in interfaith families, clarifying the role of religion in the family dynamic is important.

Intro to Judaism

Learn the fundamentals of Jewish thought and practice in 16-20 weeks. This course is perfect for interfaith couples, those from different faith backgrounds considering conversion, and Jews looking for an adult-level introduction.

Family Activities

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Make Your Own Havdalah Kit

The beautiful ritual of Havdalah is the ceremony marking the end of Shabbat. Learn more about Havdalah rituals then create your own ritual items to observe Havdalah on your own, the perfect activity to enjoy with your family.

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Beeswax Candles for Shabbat and Havdalah

Try this beeswax candle activity with your family.

3 Fun At-Home Science Experiments from Jewish Summer Camp

At URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy, a Reform Jewish summer camp with locations in Byfield, MA, and Thousand Oaks, CA, every summer morning starts with a “Boker Big Bang” – a brief prayer followed by a (contained) explosion. Here are a few of the camp’s favorite experiments.

100 Things to Do on Shabbat

Here's our list. What would you add?

Parenting

Helping Today's Kids Grow Into Tomorrow's Adults

One of the hardest parts about being a parent is preparing your children for when they leave home. Jordana Flores, director of URJ 6 Points West explains how sending your kids to camp can prepare them to be resilient and independent adults.

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How to Be the Grownups that Creative Kids Need

Being able to nurture your child's creative talents is one of the most exciting and overwhelming aspects of parenting. URJ 6 Points Creative Arts Academy Director Jo-Ellen Unger explains how you can encourage your child's creative growth without over-programming them and their schedules.

Find a Jewish Name for Your Child

Learn the meanings and history of Jewish names to find the right one for your child.

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What It's Like to Live on an Israeli Kibbutz in a Global Pandemic

As a family mediator and the parent of four children, I have found comfort and logic in the kibbutz response to this crisis – a laser focus on the responsibility to its members.

Divorce

When Jews Divorce: What Do We Tell Our Children?

In consultation with a child development expert and depending on children’s developmental and emotional needs, spouses should agree on how and when they will explain their divorce to their children and how they will relate to their children following the announcement.

Divorce Etiquette

How prevalent is divorce within the Jewish community, and how does the rate compare with divorce in the general population?

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