Reform Jewish Movement Leadership Statement: “We must all expect more from the president of the United States”
Annexing the Jordan Valley: URJ Responds to PM Netanyahu's Announcement
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 Movement Response To News That Donald Trump Will Speak At AIPAC Policy Conference
The Reform Jewish Movement has always worked very closely with AIPAC. We respect completely its decision to invite all the viable candidates for president to speak at its upcoming Policy Conference. By inviting the candidates to speak, AIPAC does not support or oppose their candidacies, nor does it condone or commend their policies. AIPAC has, as it must, a singular focus: the U.S./Israel relationship. AIPAC's intent – and its responsibility – is to better understand the candidates' views on issues that impact the U.S./Israel relationship.
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, Responds to Donald Trump's Remarks at AIPAC
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism, responded today to presidential candidate Donald Trump’s remarks at the AIPAC Policy Conference
Reform Movement Celebrates Signing of Disability Rights Treaty
Rabbi Landsberg: "With Ambassador Rices signing of the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities, the United States publicly encourages a worldwide recognition of the inherent value of every human being."
Jewish Clergy Raise Call for U.S. Leadership on Sudan
Community of Conscience Fasts for Lives in Sudan as U.S. Envoy Testifies on Current Situation, Plans for the Future
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Defeated Gun Amendment Lends Momentum to Gun Control Efforts
Saperstein: "States and cities that have tougher gun control laws than their neighbors ought not to be forced to lower their standards."
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In Letter to Obama, President of Largest Jewish Denomination Reiterates Support for Administration's Middle East Policies
Yoffie: "I applaud your leadership in seizing the moment and taking vigorous action in your first year in office."
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