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Strong Evidence of the Impact of Reform Movement Youth Programs on Lifelong Jewish Identity
New research proves that across different types of experiences, the Reform Movement delivers youth programs that have long-lasting impact on participants’ Jewish identity.
URJ Invests in Jews of Color Leadership Development
To diversify and strengthen the leadership of Reform Jewish communities throughout North America, the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) is investing in 16 individuals as participants in the JewV’Nation (pronounced “juvenation”) Fellowship’s Jews of Color Leadership Cohort. This program will increase opportunities for Reform Jewish communities to benefit from the leadership of Jews of Color.
URJ President's Statement Against Hate
It should go without question that the anti-Semitic, homophobic, and transphobic invective spewed by Louis Farrakhan is hateful and worthy of condemnation by all those who seek to strengthen the American community.
URJ President Issues Statement on Anti-Semitism
"It should go without question that the anti-Semitic, homophobic, and transphobic invective spewed by Louis Farrakhan is hateful and worthy of condemnation by all those who seek to strengthen the American community."
Reform Jewish Movement Hosts Student-Led Gathering before March for Our Lives
"On Saturday, March 24, 2018, the Reform Jewish Movement, led by NFTY, will host March For Our Lives: The Reform Movement Marches Together, a pre-march gathering featuring worship, speeches and action."
Reform Jewish Movement Denounces Decision to Add Citizenship Question to 2020 Census
"We strongly condemn the Department of Commerce’s decision to include a question about citizenship on the 2020 Census."
Reform Jewish Movement Condemns Low Refugee Admissions Ceiling
"In the face of the worst refugee crisis in global history, the United States should be increasing our commitment to refugee resettlement, not sinking to historic lows. The United States has the capacity and responsibility to do more."
Reform Jewish Movement Opposes Changes to Public Benefits Use for Immigrant Families
“We condemn the administration’s proposal that will force immigrants to choose between advancing their immigration status and accessing vital public benefits that strengthen them and society overall."
Reform Movement Laments Senate Judiciary Committee’s Vote in Favor of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Confirmation as a Supreme Court Justice
“We are deeply disappointed by the Senate Judiciary Committee’s recommendation today, which puts Judge Kavanaugh one step closer to a seat on the Court."