Resolution on Private Prisons
A proposed resolution to defining the URJ's stance on private prisons. If adopted, the Union for Reform Judaism resolves to: Call for federal and state governments to phase out any current contracts with private prisons and detention centers; Support legislation banning construction or implementation of new private prisons and detention centers; Encourage congregations and congregants to participate in local, state, and federal efforts to close private prisons; and Continue to work toward a more just criminal justice system overall.
Resolution on Supporting Those Affected by the Opioid Crisis
The causes of the opioid crisis are diverse, including pharmaceutical companies’ aggressive sales tactics, over-prescription of opioids by doctors, the ease of purchasing illicit drugs, stigma associated with seeking help, ongoing economic dislocation, and a broken criminal justice system that prioritizes punishment over treatment.
Resolution on the Study and Development of Reparations for Slavery and Systemic Racism in the U.S.
One means of addressing centuries of entrenched racial discrimination is through reparations. Reparations can take many forms including expressions of remorse, education, monetary compensation, and more.
Resolution on the Crisis of Racial and Structural Inequality in the United States
Law enforcement officers who risk their lives each day to ensure our safety deserve the respect and appreciation of all Americans. Their work is challenging and the decisions they are forced to make are difficult. Even as we reaffirm our respect and appreciation for law enforcement, we must acknowledge the long-standing structural injustices, particularly concerning race, that plague too much of our society including our criminal justice system.
Resolution on Reform Zionism
Submitted by the URJ Resolutions Committee
WHEREAS at the Biennial Convention of the URJ it was clear that Israel engagement and involvement of the Re
Resolution Congratulating the Founding of the Reform Youth Professionals’ Association (RYPA)
Adopted by the 71st URJ Biennial
The Reform Youth Professionals’ Association (RYPA) was founded in 2011 by 12 Youth Professionals working in Reform Movement settings. RYPA aspires to grow to represent Jewish Youth Professionals throughout North America.
Resolution Congratulating the Israel Religious Action Center on the Occasion of Its 25th Anniversary
Over the past 25 years IRAC has become a leading Israeli voice advancing pluralism and defending freedoms of conscience, faith, and religion.
Resolution Honoring the Eisendrath International Exchange (EIE) Program on its 50th Anniversary
Adopted by the 71st URJ Biennial
Since 1961, more than 3000 high school students from across North America have participated in the NFTY Eisendrath International Exchange (EIE) High School in Israel semester program.
Resolution Honoring the Religious Action Center on the Occasion of its 50th Anniversary
Adopted by the 71st URJ Biennial
The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) relates the ethical and spiritual teachings of our faith to the concrete problems of our congregations, our communities, our country and the world.
Resolution in Support of Access to Lifelong Jewish Learning for Jews with Disabilities
Adopted by the 71st URJ Biennial
A human being mints many coins from the same mold, and they are all identical. But the Holy One, Blessed be God, strikes us all from the mold of the first human and each one of us is unique. (Mishnah Sanhedrin 4:5)