3,000+ Teens From Five Major Jewish Youth Movements to Join Together in Atlanta
February, 5, New York, NY - BBYO, the leading pluralistic Jewish youth movement, and NFTY, the Reform Jewish youth movement are collaborating to maximize their efforts to engage Jewish teens.
Six Teen Leaders Elected to Lead North American Reform Jewish Youth Movement
February 23, 2015, New York, NY -- Six outstanding teen leaders will lead NFTY, the Reform Jewish youth movement, for the 2015-2016 program year.
Five Reform Jewish Teens Win Award for Creative Excellence
February 24, 2015, New York, NY --Every two years, NFTY, the Reform youth Movement, challenges their teens to explore their creative and innovative outlets within a Jewish context through NFTY Competitions.
Reform Jewish Leaders Respond to Arson Attack at Greek Orthodox Seminary in Jerusalem
February 26, 2015, Jerusalem -- Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) Rabbi Rick Jacobs, Execuitve Director of the Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC) Anat Hoffman, and IRAC Director Rabbi Noa Sattath visited the Greek Orthodox Seminary in Jerusalem that was set on fire in a suspected hate crime by ul
URJ Condemns Harsh Ad, Calls for Respectful Debate
February 28, 2015, New York, NY -- As Jews around the world read the portion for Shabbat Zachor in Deuteronomy, which warns about the intractable enemies of the Jewish people beginning with Amalek, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, hid behind the façade of "The Values Network," and published a grotesque ad
URJ Leader: “We call for the immediate release of Lara Alqasem”
Union for Reform Judaism Increases Commitment to Israel and Zionism, Strengthening Israel Education, Engagement, and Activism
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) announces the next evolutionary step in deepening its support for Zionism and love for Israel as core beliefs and central tenets of North American Reform Jewish life.
Statement Of Union For Reform Judaism President Rabbi Rick Jacobs Responding To Shooting At Tree Of Life Congregation In Pittsburgh
URJ President: "Just Solution" For Those Seeking Asylum In Israel
Rabbi Rick Jacobs: "We applaud all those who demonstrated and raised their voices to promote a just solution for those seeking asylum in Israel."
URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs: “Escalation On Gazan Border Is Tragic And Dangerous”
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, issued the statement below in response to recent violence in Gaza: The ongoing escalation on the Gazan border is tragic and dangerous for both Israelis and Palestinians.