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:
URJ and Darim Online Announce Winners of Social Media Boot Camp Coaching and Consulting Grants
Sing Along at Home with Karaoke-Style Seder Songs
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.
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
Alleged Leaks of Israeli Security Plans Undermines Non-Proliferation Efforts
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Reform Jewish Movement Stands for Constitutionality of Health Care Law
Saperstein: By expanding coverage to millions of Americans, the Affordable Care Act ensures that no Americans will be hindered by a lack of health coverage in their achievement of dignity and fulfillment.
An Open Letter to Rick Santorum
Saperstein: "What responsibility do you believe elected officials or candidates have to address hateful or bigoted speech when it takes place in their presence?"
New Climate Standards Welcomed by Reform Movement
Rabbi David Saperstein: "These standards represent an important shift in support from coal and other fossil fuels that pose serious environmental and health risks - especially to our nations poorest communities - and will spur innovation in green technologies, cr