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Belonging doesn’t happen by accident — it’s something we actively choose and build together. In this thoughtful piece, Marika Páez Wisen, a member of Congregation Rodef Sholom, reflects on what it means to create spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected.

Choosing to Belong This is the story of how I, a half-Mexican, ex-evangelical Christian, came to embrace living a Jewish life as part of a Jewish family.

Director of Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, Rabbi Jonah Pesner, tells ABC News that synagogues spend millions of dollars on security:

Video Jewish community reacts to Michigan synagogue attack Rabbi Jonah Pesner, senior vice president at the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, tells ABC News that synagogues spend millions of dollars on security.

When anger at the Israeli government becomes violence directed at Jews in suburban Detroit, the world is not witnessing political protest—it is witnessing antisemitism. And the Jewish community is tired of having to explain this over and over again.

From ARZA, "Stop Shooting at Synagogues" by Rabbi Josh Weinberg: https://arza.org/stop-shooting-at-synagogues/

We would never tease you - the Chocolate Seder is real and you can do it! It's an activity appropriate for young children (even non-readers) through young teens.

Download and print out The Chocolate Seder Haggadah and enjoy! https://reformjudaism.org/sites/default/files/articles/files/TheChocolateHaggadah_0.pdf

Have you been following the inspiring events of the Paralympics? It's in its final week so keep supporting all of the amazing athletes there that continue to shaped global sports in ways that go far beyond statistics and trophies.

There are so many Jewish paralympians you can follow all year long - and beyond - such as Sheyne Vaspi (Alpine Skiing), Ezra Frech (Track & Field), and Asaf Yasur (Taekwondo).

Be sure to check our Instagram account to follow them there.