Reform Movement Opens Fund for Alberta Flooding Victims
Union For Reform Judaism Announces Riva Silverman Will Join URJ Executive Team As Vice President Of Philanthropy
Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) President Rabbi Rick Jacobs and Chair of the Board of Trustees Daryl Messinger announced today that Riva Silverman will join the URJ’s executive leadership team as Vice President of Philanthropy.
URJ President's Statement Following Mass Shooting in Las Vegas: We Must Revere Human Life Over Gun Rights
This latest mass shooting cannot be termed a random act of violence. Even before all the facts are known we know this: rather than revere gun rights our country must finally revere human life.
NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg Addresses URJ North American Board of Trustees
Reform Jewish Leaders, Activists Urge Congress to Advance Health Reform Bill
In advance of tomorrows health care summit, letter and petition highlight urgent need to address growing numbers of uninsured
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Reform Movement to Senate: Help Those Struggling with Recession
Saperstein: "In this time of economic hardship, it is essential that Congress invest in programs that help Americas most vulnerable citizens through job creation, programs that support Americans as they continue to return to work, affordable housing, and good, green jo
Saperstein to McConnell: Denounce Pogrom Analogies
"[Mr. Blackwells] likening of Ms. Johnsen and Ms. Feldblums confirmations to the persistent and violent killing of Jews in Cossack-controlled Russia desecrates the memory of those who died in the pogroms"
Reform Movement Rebukes Iran's Violent Tactics and Nuclear Pursuit
Pelavin: "On this anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, the Iranian government has, again, made clear its character through its actions: willingness to resort to violence, suppression of free speech and press, and belligerent unilateralism that puts the entire in
Reform Movement Condemns Attacks Against New Israel Fund
Saperstein: "In their twisted attribution of blame for the Goldstone Report to the NIF, these attackers are trying to delegitimize the New Israel Fund in much the same way that the Goldstone Report is being used to delegitimize Israel in the eyes of the world."&nb
Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Long Overdue
Pelavin: "Regardless of sexual orientation, those Americans who risk their lives to serve our country and defend Americas freedom deserve our utmost support, gratitude and respect."