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URJ President: "Just Solution" For Those Seeking Asylum In Israel
Rabbi Rick Jacobs: "We applaud all those who demonstrated and raised their voices to promote a just solution for those seeking asylum in Israel."
URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs: “Escalation On Gazan Border Is Tragic And Dangerous”
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, issued the statement below in response to recent violence in Gaza: The ongoing escalation on the Gazan border is tragic and dangerous for both Israelis and Palestinians.
Joint Reform Jewish Movement Statement On The 70th Anniversary Of The Establishment Of The State Of Israel
We join with our Israeli brothers and sisters, the worldwide family of the Jewish people, and friends of Israel everywhere, to mark with joy the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel.
Reform Jewish Movement Mourns the Loss of Stephon Clark, Calls for Justice
"The shooting death of Stephon Clark joins the tragically long list of unarmed Black men killed by law enforcement in communities across our country."
Remarks by Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner at the Rally To End Racism
"This morning, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, addressed the crowds at the Rally to End Racism in Washington, D.C."
Remarks by April Baskin at the Rally to End Racism
"April Baskin, URJ Vice President for Audacious Hospitality, addressed the crowds at the Rally to End Racism in Washington, D.C."
Reform Jewish Movement Denounces House Farm Bill Attacks on Anti-Hunger Program
"The House version of the farm bill released yesterday undermines the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), one of the nation’s most effective anti-poverty programs."
Illinois Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism Celebrates Official Launch
"On Wednesday, April 25, the Reform Jewish community of Illinois will celebrate the official launch of the Illinois Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC-IL)."
Statement from Rabbi Rick Jacobs: Our Hearts Are With Kenosha
Our prayers are with Jacob Blake and his family as he begins a long road of physical and emotional recovery. Our hands are outstretched and ready to do the work necessary to end systemic racism.
URJ Statement on Israel Supreme Court Decision
We applaud the Israeli Supreme Court on its decision regarding the Sumarin family.