URJ's Rabbi Rick Jacobs on Hateful Comments by Jerusalem Chief Rabbi
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, issued the statement below in response to hateful comments about Reform Judaism by Jerusalem's chief rabbi: Although I defend Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar’s right to hold hateful, odious beliefs about me and the Reform Movement, what I find indefensible is that his salary is being paid by the Israeli government.
URJ Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) Welcomes New Director Solly Kane And Opens Registration For Summer 2018
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) welcomes Solly Kane as Director of URJ Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI). Kane is OSRUI’s 10th Director, and the first former OSRUI camper to serve in that position.
Reform Jewish Movement Assails White House Targeting of Immigrant Youth
For Immediate Release
September 5, 2017
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Atrocities Committed Against Rohingya People
Reform Movement Supports Bipartisan Legislation Defending Rights of Transgender Servicemembers
Reform Jewish Leader Opposes “Harmful” Graham-Cassidy Health Care Bill
For Immediate Release
September 25, 2017
Reform Movement Condemns New Travel Ban
Reform Movement Decries Major Cut in Refugee Admissions
Reform Jewish Leader Calls for Robust Refugee Admissions
For Immediate Release
September 27, 2017
Reform Movement Statement Following the 2020 World Zionist Congress
October 22, 2020 - Following today’s compromise agreement by the World Zionist Congress reflecting more inclusive representation, the leadership of the organizations of the Reform Movement issued the following statement: