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:
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to School Shooting in South Florida
Reform Movement leadership statements in response to yesterday’s mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, which left at least 17 people dead and many more injured.
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.
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
Faithful Budget Embodies Social Justice Values
Rabbi David Saperstein: The reshaping of our nation's budget offers us the chance to redeem ourselves and to keep faith with the dreams and aspirations of a decent life for every American.