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.
Reform Movement Leader on UNESCO's Hebron Resolution
Rabbi Rick Jacobs: It’s hard to fathom how UNESCO can, once again, vote to delegitimize what is demonstrated Jewish history at an ancient holy site. The place where Judaism’s patriarchs and matriarchs rest must not become a political pawn.
Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner’s Remarks at the March to Save Medicaid, Save Lives – As Prepared for Delivery
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July 13, 2017
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Faith Organization Letter Against Funding the Commission on Election Integrity
Representative Paul Ryan
Speaker
U.S. House of Representatives
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Rabbi Saperstein's Tribute to Rep. Frank Wolf
Statement of Rabbi David Saperstein
Former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom
Tribute to former Rep. Frank Wolf
July 19, 2017
Kennedy Caucus Room
Russell Senate Office Building
Reform Movement Deeply Opposed to Senate Vote Moving toward Health Care Repeal
For Immediate Release
July 25, 2017
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Reform Movement Assails Policy Banning Transgender People from Serving in U.S. Military
For Immediate Release
July 26, 2017
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Reform Movement Relieved at Rejection of Health Care Repeal
"Jewish tradition demands that we work tirelessly until all people receive the care they need."
For Immediate Release
July 28, 2017
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Donald Trump's Remarks
For Immediate Release
October 14, 2016
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