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Rabbi Joseph Krauskopf, Reform Triumphalism, and the 1885 Pittsburgh Platform
In November, 1885, a small group of Reform rabbis met in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to discuss the basic principles of the then growing Reform Movement in Judaism in America.
Thank You
We recognize individuals, foundations, and organizations whose annual contributions from January 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 reached or exceeded $1,000. We are profoundly grateful for the dedication of those donors who choose to remain anonymous.
Jennifer Brodkey Kaufman
Jennifer Brodkey Kaufman, of Congregation B’nai Israel in Sacramento, is the Chair of the North American Board of Trustees of the Union for Reform Judaism.
Israel Program Options
Below are the descriptions of the four different Sunday morning Israel programs we are running at L'Taken this season: 1. “The Missing Peace: Seeking a Two-State Solution in the Middle East” - Become a member of the Israeli Knesset (the Israeli government)!
Helping Children to Process Acts of Terrorism
When acts of terror occur, we are all filled with sadness and shock; worries about our own security and the security of those we love may become sharply increased in the aftermath of such devastation. Despite feeling confused and vulnerable ourselves, we feel called upon to offer explanation and reassurance to our children.
Rabbi Bradley Solmsen
Rabbi Bradley Solmsen is Director of Youth Engagement for the Union for Reform Judaism.
Benefits of Membership in the URJ
Membership in the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), the umbrella organization for North American Reform Judaism, will strengthen your congregation by providing access to these and other offerings available from the larger, global Reform Movement.
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris 2015 FAQs
Be a Light unto the United Nations: the Paris Climate Negotiations From November 30 to December 11, 2015 world leaders from 195 countries will gather in Paris, France for the United Nations Framework on Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC), also called COP21, to discuss an international climate
NFTY - The Reform Jewish Youth Movement
NFTY is open to teens in grades 6 to 12, helping Jewish teens build confidence, friendships and leadership skills through experiential youth-led educational programming including social justice projects, worship, and community-building initiatives .Programs are offered by nearly 500 Reform congregations and on a regional and North American level.
URJ Heller High
URJ Heller High is the Union for Reform Judaism's accredited semester-long program for Reform Jewish high school students in grades 10 to 12, offering an unparalleled opportunity to be immersed in the richness of the land, culture, people, and history of Israel, all while earning high school and college credit.