Reform Movement Reimagines Financial Support and Relational Engagement for Congregations
March 13, 2013, Chicago, IL - At a three-day conference held this week, the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) officially launched its fourth "community of practice" focused on Reimagining Financial Support for Your 21st Century Congregation.
Reform Jewish Movement Leadership Statement: “We must all expect more from the president of the United States”
Annexing the Jordan Valley: URJ Responds to PM Netanyahu's Announcement
URJ's Rabbi Rick Jacobs on Hateful Comments by Jerusalem Chief Rabbi
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, issued the statement below in response to hateful comments about Reform Judaism by Jerusalem's chief rabbi: Although I defend Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar’s right to hold hateful, odious beliefs about me and the Reform Movement, what I find indefensible is that his salary is being paid by the Israeli government.
URJ Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) Welcomes New Director Solly Kane And Opens Registration For Summer 2018
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) welcomes Solly Kane as Director of URJ Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI). Kane is OSRUI’s 10th Director, and the first former OSRUI camper to serve in that position.
Dynamic Conferences in L.A. Underscore Reform Movement's Commitment to Jewish Youth
URJ Hurricane Relief Update - March 7, 2013
Below is a comprehensive update of the
URJ Hurricane Relief Efforts to date.
Reform Jewish Women Pray with Knesset Members at Western Wall to Advocate for Religious Pluralism in Israel
URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs Comments on President Obama's Speech in Israel
March 21, 2013, New York, NY -- Upon hearing President Obama address the Israeli people today, URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs issued the following statement:
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.