URJ Leader: “We call for the immediate release of Lara Alqasem”
Union for Reform Judaism Increases Commitment to Israel and Zionism, Strengthening Israel Education, Engagement, and Activism
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) announces the next evolutionary step in deepening its support for Zionism and love for Israel as core beliefs and central tenets of North American Reform Jewish life.
Statement Of Union For Reform Judaism President Rabbi Rick Jacobs Responding To Shooting At Tree Of Life Congregation In Pittsburgh
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.
Staci Cohen of Beachwood, OH, Named “Youth Worker of the Month”
NEW YORK - November 13, 2006 - Staci Cohen, assistant director of the Religious School for Noar Learning at Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple in Beachwood, OH, has been named November's "Youth Worker of the Month" by the Union for Reform Judaism.
Cantor Rosalie Boxt of Kensington, MD Named “Youth Worker of the Month”
NEW YORK - December 1, 2006 - Cantor Rosalie Boxt of Temple Emanuel in Kensington has been named December's "Youth Worker of the Month" by the Union for Reform Judaism.
"I am very pleased to be honored by my peers for what I love to do," said Cantor Boxt.