Reform Jewish Movement Responds to P5+1 Nuclear Agreement with Iran
Washington, DC, April 2, 2015 - In response to the joint statement of progress announced by the P5+1 and Iran, the leaders of the Reform Jewish Movement issued a statement saying that "a negotiated resolution ...
Union For Reform Judaism Announces Partnerships To Publish Torah Commentaries, Study Materials, Religious School Curricula And More
NEW YORK, April 20, 2015 - The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) today announced new partnerships with Behrman House Publishing and the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) to provide long-cherished and innovative publications to the Reform Movement and beyond.
Women of the Wall Make History
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An Open Letter to President Obama About the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
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212-650-4514
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URJ Receives $5 Million Gift From Heller Family To Enhance Transformational NFTY-EIE High School in Israel Program
New York, NY, October 19, 2016 – The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) announced today that the Heller family of Scotch Plains, NJ, has made an endowment gift of $5 million to fund the NFTY-EIE High School in Israel Program, which is being renamed URJ Heller High: Isaac and Helaine Heller EIE High School in Israel. This is the largest gift in EIE history, and the URJ’s largest non-capital gift.
The Union for Reform Judaism's Camp Newman Dedicates $4 Million Koret Conference Center Serving Northern California Jewish Community
On November 5, the Union for Reform Judaism’s Camp Newman will dedicate the Koret Conference Center at URJ Camp Newman, a sacred new space for the Northern California Jewish community to enjoy immersive year-round Jewish experiences. The Koret Conference Center’s completion is a critical phase in the major development project completing the Jewish retreat center at URJ Camp Newman.n November 5, the Union for Reform Judaism’s Camp Newman will dedicate the Koret Conference Center at URJ Camp Newman, a sacred new space for the Northern California Jewish community to enjoy immersive year-round Jewish experiences. The Koret Conference Center’s completion is a critical phase in the major development project completing the Jewish retreat center at URJ Camp Newman.
URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs Asks Prime Minister Netanyahu About Israel's Entry Ban And Reform Judaism's North American Trips
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), sent the following letter today to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
ReformJudaism.org Launches New Podcast "Stories We Tell"
ReformJudaism.org, the flagship website of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), reaching more than two million visitors annually, has launched a new weekly podcast titled Stories We Tell.
Testimony of Rabbi David Saperstein Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on The Johnson Amendment
There are eight compelling reasons why the Johnson Amendment should not be changed and the current restrictions left in place.
Reform Jewish Leader Strongly Condemns Executive Order on Religious Freedom Including Weakening of Johnson Amendment
The Reform Movement condemns President Trump’s executive order on religious freedom issues in the strongest possible terms.