Book Release: And God Spoke These Words: The Ten Commandments and Contemporary Ethics by Rabbi Rifat Sonsino
March 3, 2014, New York, NY -- Rabbi Rifat Sonsino has helped thousands of readers find God, and uncover the truths and legends behind the foundational myths of Judaism. Now, his new book by URJ Press explores one of the best known--and least understood--texts in the Bible: the Ten Commandments.
Six Jewish Teens to Watch: North American Reform Jewish Youth Movement Elects New Board
March 20, 2014, New York, NY --- NFTY, the Reform youth movement, has elected an extraordinary team of leaders for its 75th anniversary year.
Christian and Jewish Leaders Achieve Breakthrough, Resuming Dialogue and Engagement
New York, NY, March 27 – The heads of Jewish and Christian organizations and denominations met in an unprecedented summit in New York City today to discuss strategies to strengthen and maintain relationships even in the face of significant disagreements.
UAHC Publishes Guide for S'lichot, Yom Kippur Study
In an effort to make congregation-wide study an essential part of the Jewish High Holy Days of S'lichot and Yom Kippur, the Reform Movement has published Reaching for Holiness, a study guide to be used in the more than 900 congregations that are part of the Union of American Hebre
Reform Judaism Magazine Focuses on Ways To Resolve and Reconcile Family Disputes
As part of its continuing coverage of how Reform Jews can apply Jewish teachings and tradition to cope with the difficulties of contemporary life, Reform Judaism magazine has devoted the "Focus" section of its Fall 2001 issue to five articles on resolving conflicts with family members.
Reform Leaders Weigh in on Hobby Lobby, Conestoga Cases at Supreme Court
Rabbis Jacobs, Fox, Feldman, and Saperstein: "We believe that all women must have the right to make their own health care choices according to their faith and conscience - including when it comes to reproductive health."
Saperstein Condemns Anti-Semitism Against Ukrainian Jewry
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Reform Jewish Movement Commends EPA on Clean Fuel and Vehicle Standards
Barbara Weinstein: "Our Reform Jewish values call on us to be stewards of the Earth, not just for our own benefit but also for the well-being of the generations that will succeed us.
Reform Movement Condemns Terrorist Attack on Israelis
NEW YORK, NY-The leader of the North American Reform Movement today strongly condemned the deadly terrorist bombing of a busy restaurant in central Jerusalem that is reported to have left at least fifteen people, including 6 infants, dead and nearly 90 wounded.
Reform Movement Launches College Student Webzine
'Etone' to reach 15,000 Reform Jewish college students this year