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Reform Leader: Hamas to Blame for Deadly Escalation of Violence in Gaza
The deadly escalation of violence in Gaza should be of deep concern to all who strive for peace in the region.
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 Sends Largest Delegation to Jerusalem for World Zionist Congress, in Solidarity with Am Yisrael at a Time of Brutal Terror Attacks
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Contact: Lauren Theodore at 212-650-4154
URJ Response to Arson Attack on Joseph's Tomb: Time for an Immediate End to Violent Attacks
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Contact: Lauren Theodore at 212-650-4154
New York, NY; October 16, 2015 - Union for Reform Judaism President Rabbi Rick Jacobs issued the following statement:
Reform Jewish Movement Opposes Effort to Undercut Fight Against Climate Change
"We are extremely disappointed in the Trump administration’s proposal of the so-called 'Affordable Clean Energy Rule,' which would further abdicate American leadership in the fight against climate change."
Reform Jewish Movement Mourns Loss of Senator John McCain
"Our prayers are with the McCain family at this moment of profound loss. Throughout a lifetime of public service, Senator John McCain embodied the values of sacrifice and selflessness."
Reform Movement Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling Blocking Discriminatory Citizenship Question
“We applaud the Supreme Court’s decision to block the addition of an untested citizenship question from the 2020 Census."