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URJ Responds to Formation of New Israeli Government
Contact: Lauren Theodore at 212-650-4154
URJ Responds to Vatican Recognition of Palestinian Statehood
Contact: Lauren Theodore at 212-650-4154
URJ Camp Newman Receives $4 Million Gift from Koret Foundation Enabling Next $10 Million Phase of Construction
The Union for Reform Judaism’s Camp Newman is pleased to announce that the Koret Foundation has approved a grant of $4 million to establish the Koret Retreat and Conference Center at Camp Newman.
NBC News' Chuck Todd to Host 2016 Presidential Candidates at URJ Biennial 2015, The Largest Jewish-American Event
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May 21, 2015
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URJ Leader: “We call for the immediate release of Lara Alqasem”
The URJ calls for the immediate release of American student Lara Alqasem, who has been detained by the Israeli government for over a week.
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
The slaughter of our brothers and sisters praying in their holy synagogue this Shabbat in Pittsburgh breaks our collective heart.
Statement of Union for Reform Judaism President Rabbi Rick Jacobs Responding to the Mass Shooting in El Paso, TX
"Clergy colleagues throughout El Paso will faithfully and lovingly hold up the families of the slain and wounded. So too our hearts – indeed the hearts and prayers of all people of good conscience across the nation – are with those families."
URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs: “Israel’s Decision To Bar U.S. Representatives Is Wrong. Democracies Do Not Hide.”
Israel’s decision to bar U.S. Representatives Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar from entering the country is wrong, full stop. Democracies do not hide; they can protect their security and well-being and also celebrate robust debate and engagement in the public square.
Reform Jewish Movement Condemns Trump Administration's New Attempt to Discriminate Against Transgender Individuals
“The Trump administration’s attack on the status and recognition of transgender Americans under the law is yet another betrayal of a vulnerable segment of the LGBT community."