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Reform Leader Condemns Rocket Fire in Israel
In response to the barrage of rocket fire from the Gaza Strip into Be'er Sheva, Tel Aviv and Ashdod in recent days, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President-elect of the Union for Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:
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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URJ and Darim Online Announce Winners of Social Media Boot Camp Coaching and Consulting Grants
New York– March 12, 2012 – The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) and Darim Online today announced four congregations have been awarded social media coaching and consulting grants to assist their efforts in growing their communities online.
Sing Along at Home with Karaoke-Style Seder Songs
March 20, 2012, New York –The Union for Reform Judaism presents Seder Songs, a collection of 22 tunes for the Passover seder that includes traditional Ashkenazic and Sephardic melodies, as well as new songs from contemporary artists such as Peter and Ellen Allard, Noah Budin, Max Chaiken, Eric Komar
Union for Reform Judaism Reorganizes to Better Meet Needs of Congregations
March 27, 2012, New York – The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) today announced far reaching changes in structure and staffing to meet the challenges of the Reform Movement in 2012 and beyond.