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Louis Lewandowski’s Spirited “Halleluyah” (Psalm 150)

5.10.2017 Rabbi Devon Lerner American Jewish History, Classical Reform Judaism, Classical Reform Music, Jewish Worship, Reform Jewish History, Reform Jewish Practice, Reform Judaism No comments

Louis Lewandowski’s Spirited “Halleluyah” (Psalm 150) Louis Lewandowski (1821-1894) was a famous choir director and Cantor, and a prolific composer of Jewish liturgical music. His body of work includes compositions

Reflections on Independence Day

5.07.2017 Rabbi Devon Lerner American Jewish History, Civil Rights, Classical Reform Judaism, Reform Judaism No comments

Reflections on Independence Day… “Let us rededicate ourselves to continue, with love and devotion, to do our part, as Americans and as Jews, to build a nation true to its

Our Spiritual Commencement: June Celebrations and the Tradition of Confirmation

5.05.2017 Rabbi Devon Lerner American Jewish History, Classical Reform Judaism, Confirmation, Reform Jewish History, Reform Jewish Practice, Reform Judaism No comments

We hope you enjoy our new monthly blog series – “This Month in Our Reform Jewish Heritage.” This educational series, written by Rabbi Howard A. Berman, offers a unique perspective

What is Classical Reform Judaism?

13.04.2017 Rabbi Devon Lerner American Jewish History, Classical Reform Judaism, Interfaith, Reform Jewish History, Reform Jewish Practice, Reform Judaism No comments

SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF CLASSICAL REFORM JUDAISM Excerpts from “A Concise Profile,” by Rabbi Howard Berman Classical Reform Judaism is one expression of Reform Judaism that is resonating with the

Passover: Remembering and Honoring the Role of Women

9.04.2017 Rabbi Devon Lerner Classical Reform Judaism, Events, Interfaith, Jewish Holidays, Passover, Reform Jewish History, Reform Jewish Practice, Reform Judaism 2 Comments

FOUR COURAGEOUS WOMEN & ONE COURAGEOUS YOUNG GIRL HELPED SAVE MOSES & THE ISRAELITES Yochoved, Miriam, Shifra, Puah, and Batya (Pharaoh’s Daughter) As Passover begins Jews and interfaith families and

CHANUKAH AND THE AMERICAN SPIRIT

24.12.2016 Rabbi Devon Lerner American Jewish History, Chanukah, Classical Reform Judaism, Hannukah, Reform Jewish History, Reform Jewish Practice, Reform Judaism No comments

Chanukah and the American Spirit A reflection by Rabbi Howard A. Berman The Festival of Chanukah has always had a special significance for American Jews. The story of the Maccabees,

Thanksgiving Prayer for our Country

23.11.2016 Rabbi Devon Lerner Classical Reform Judaism, Reform Jewish Practice, Reform Judaism, Thanksgiving No comments

The Society for Classical Reform Judaism joins Jewish communities and organizations around the country in giving thanks for our nation. We are privileged to live in this beautiful land, where

Coping with this Alarming Presidential Campaign

17.10.2016 Rabbi Devon Lerner American Jewish History, Classical Reform Judaism, High Holy Days, Jewish Worship, Reform Jewish Practice, Reform Judaism, Yom Kippur 2 Comments

During this year’s Yom Kippur services, I found several prayers particularly timely and compelling. Three of them, titled “Failures in Truth,” “Failures in Justice,” and “Failures in Love,” jumped off

The New Summer Reform Advocate

10.08.2016 webmaster Events, High Holy Days, Home, Jewish Worship, Reform Jewish History, Reform Jewish Practice, Reform Judaism No comments

Including the Feature Article: Society’s Partnership with Hebrew Union College Enters a New and Expanded Phase And Two Moving Personal Stories from Classical Reform Supporters: “How I Became Captivated with

NEW ISSUE OF THE REFORM ADVOCATE!

15.03.2016 webmaster American Jewish History, Classical Reform Judaism, Interfaith, Jewish Worship, Reform Jewish History, Reform Jewish Practice, Reform Judaism No comments

This new issue of The Reform Advocate includes moving stories from three interfaith families who have found spiritual homes in Classical Reform congregations. All were drawn to these congregations by