Reform Movement Increases Youth Engagement in Pennsylvania
November 11, 2014, New York, NY - As part of the Reform Movement's Campaign for Youth Engagement, the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) has committed to investing in those who work with youth and families, providing training, a career path and a valued staff role, and strengthening the status of the
Reform Movement Condemns Brutal Attack at Jerusalem Synagogue
November 18, 2014, New York, NY -- In response to the brutal attack that occurred at Bnei Torah Kehillat Yaakov synagogue in Har Nof, Jerusalem, URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs stated:
URJ and CCAR Statement on Israel Under Attack
We hope and pray that the cease fire holds, and at the same time, the Union for Reform Judaism and Central Conference of American Rabbis deplore the massive rocket attack unleashed upon Israel and its citizens by Islamic Jihad and Hamas, the terrorist clients of the Iranian regime, which controls the Gaza Strip.
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
Reform Jewish Movement Denounces Historically Low Refugee Cap
Stories We Tell: How We Are Better
Wholly Jewish: Leonard: Creating Seats at the Queer Jewish Table
Hosted by Jewish performance and ritual artist Shira Kline (she/her), a.k.a. ShirLaLa, this season features interviews with LGBTQIA+ Jews from the Union for Reform Judaism's JewV'Nation Fellowship.
Reform Movement Laments Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Restrictive Contraceptive Rules
Reform Movement Statement on Recent Wave of Antisemitism
The Reform Jewish Movement unequivocally condemns the recent antisemitic statements by some public figures, yet merely condemning antisemitism is insufficient, it must also be accompanied by education.