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URJ and Ramah Camps in First-Ever Program Partnership to Build Specialist Staff Training
February 9, 2012, New York --In a first-ever programmatic partnership, the National Ramah Commission and The Union for Reform Judaism's Camping Movement have announced a joint initiative to develop training opportunities for specialty staff in advance of the 2012 summer camp season.
Strong Evidence of the Impact of Reform Movement Youth Programs on Lifelong Jewish Identity
New research proves that across different types of experiences, the Reform Movement delivers youth programs that have long-lasting impact on participants’ Jewish identity.
Statement of Union for Reform Judaism President Rabbi Rick Jacobs Responding to the Mass Shooting in El Paso, TX
"Clergy colleagues throughout El Paso will faithfully and lovingly hold up the families of the slain and wounded. So too our hearts – indeed the hearts and prayers of all people of good conscience across the nation – are with those families."
URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs: “Israel’s Decision To Bar U.S. Representatives Is Wrong. Democracies Do Not Hide.”
Israel’s decision to bar U.S. Representatives Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar from entering the country is wrong, full stop. Democracies do not hide; they can protect their security and well-being and also celebrate robust debate and engagement in the public square.
Reform Jewish Movement Sends Largest Delegation to Jerusalem for World Zionist Congress, in Solidarity with Am Yisrael at a Time of Brutal Terror Attacks
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Contact: Lauren Theodore at 212-650-4154
The Union for Reform Judaism Mourns the Passing of Rabbi W. Gunther Plaut, z "l
The North American Reform Movement has lost one of its greatest scholars, most eloquent voices, and most vigorous champions. Reform Jews everywhere mourn the death of Rabbi Gunther Plaut.
URJ Response to Arson Attack on Joseph's Tomb: Time for an Immediate End to Violent Attacks
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Contact: Lauren Theodore at 212-650-4154
New York, NY; October 16, 2015 - Union for Reform Judaism President Rabbi Rick Jacobs issued the following statement:
Reform Jewish Leader Criticizes One-Sided Contraception Hearings
Rabbi David Saperstein: "The government has a compelling interest of the first order in ensuring that all individuals are able to access necessary services."