Reform Movement Reimagines Financial Support and Relational Engagement for Congregations
March 13, 2013, Chicago, IL - At a three-day conference held this week, the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) officially launched its fourth "community of practice" focused on Reimagining Financial Support for Your 21st Century Congregation.
Reform Movement Leader on UNESCO's Hebron Resolution
Rabbi Rick Jacobs: It’s hard to fathom how UNESCO can, once again, vote to delegitimize what is demonstrated Jewish history at an ancient holy site. The place where Judaism’s patriarchs and matriarchs rest must not become a political pawn.
URJ President: "Just Solution" For Those Seeking Asylum In Israel
Rabbi Rick Jacobs: "We applaud all those who demonstrated and raised their voices to promote a just solution for those seeking asylum in Israel."
URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs: “Escalation On Gazan Border Is Tragic And Dangerous”
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, issued the statement below in response to recent violence in Gaza: The ongoing escalation on the Gazan border is tragic and dangerous for both Israelis and Palestinians.
Joint Reform Jewish Movement Statement On The 70th Anniversary Of The Establishment Of The State Of Israel
We join with our Israeli brothers and sisters, the worldwide family of the Jewish people, and friends of Israel everywhere, to mark with joy the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel.
Reform Jewish Movement Welcomes Presbyterian Decision To Cut Off Funding For Messianic "Jewish" Church
April 1, 2005 – Reform Jewish leaders said the decision to cut funding for a messianic church that targets Jews for proselytization is a vital step toward improved relations between the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Jewish community.
Dynamic Conferences in L.A. Underscore Reform Movement's Commitment to Jewish Youth
URJ Hurricane Relief Update - March 7, 2013
Below is a comprehensive update of the
URJ Hurricane Relief Efforts to date.
Reform Jewish Women Pray with Knesset Members at Western Wall to Advocate for Religious Pluralism in Israel
URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs Comments on President Obama's Speech in Israel
March 21, 2013, New York, NY -- Upon hearing President Obama address the Israeli people today, URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs issued the following statement: