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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.
Union for Reform Judaism Urges White House to Release Pollard
New York, NY, April 10, 2012 - In response to reports of Jonathan Pollard's serious medical condition and recent hospitalization, Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) President Rabbi Rick Jacobs issued the following statement:
Rabbi Jonah Pesner of the URJ to be Honored with the Tekiah Social Justice Award
New York, NY, April 23, 2012 - On April 29 and 30, 200 activists, rabbis, and Jewish communal leaders from 50 organizations will gather in New York City for a National Summit hosted by the Jewish Organizing Institute and Network for Justice (JOIN for Justice).
Reform Movement Welcomes Senate Passage of Violence Against Women Act
Weinstein: The Violence Against Women Act has been an invaluable tool for preventing, investigating, and prosecuting violent crimes targeting women.
Reform Jewish Movement Disappointed by President's Decision on Employment Discrimination
Rabbi David Saperstein: By making clear that discrimination based on sexual orientation is unacceptable, the government can play a transformational role.
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Reform Jewish Movement Condemns Low Refugee Admissions Ceiling
"In the face of the worst refugee crisis in global history, the United States should be increasing our commitment to refugee resettlement, not sinking to historic lows. The United States has the capacity and responsibility to do more."
Reform Jewish Movement Opposes Changes to Public Benefits Use for Immigrant Families
“We condemn the administration’s proposal that will force immigrants to choose between advancing their immigration status and accessing vital public benefits that strengthen them and society overall."
Reform Movement Laments Senate Judiciary Committee’s Vote in Favor of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Confirmation as a Supreme Court Justice
“We are deeply disappointed by the Senate Judiciary Committee’s recommendation today, which puts Judge Kavanaugh one step closer to a seat on the Court."
Wholly Jewish: Grace: Breaking Down the Gates of Queer Judaism
Being queer and Jewish means something different to everyone, and those differences deserve to be celebrated. This week, Grace Collins (they/them) talks about being a Jewish storyteller and teacher; their connection, as a Jew-by-choice, to Rabbi Akiva’s teachings;, repairing the world in an oppressive political climate; and the dangers of “gatekeeping” in queer and Jewish spaces.
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URJ Welcomes Agreement Between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain
The normalization agreement between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain has been long in coming and signals an important shift that we pray will lead to many more significant shifts toward peace.