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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.
Reform Jewish Movement Leadership Statement: “We must all expect more from the president of the United States”
As we begin the month of Elul, we enter a time of introspection and reflection culminating in the Jewish High Holidays. Individually and communally, we consider our actions, their impacts on others, and our responsibility to do whatever we can to improve ourselves and our community in the year to come.
Annexing the Jordan Valley: URJ Responds to PM Netanyahu's Announcement
“We are very concerned by the Prime Minister’s press conference today calling for immediate annexation of the Jordan Valley and parts of the West Bank.”
URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs On U.S. Embassy In Jerusalem: “May It Be A House Of Peace”
Statement from Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, about the inauguration of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.
URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs on Deaths and Violence in Gaza
Statement from Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, in response to the deadly violence in Gaza.
Reform Jewish Movement Expresses Concern Over New White House Faith-Based Initiative
"We have grave concerns about the new order’s potential impacts on the separation of church and state and civil rights."
Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner’s Statement on the Death of Rabbi Aaron D. Panken, Ph.D., President of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Z”L
"The tragic death of Rabbi Aaron Panken, my teacher, rabbi, and friend, is heartbreaking. Rabbi Panken was a role model since we were in youth group."
Remarks by Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner at the Faith in Public Life Press Conference to Defend SNAP
"On Monday, May 7, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner represented the Reform Jewish Movement at the Faith in Public Life press conference to urge Congress to reject proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the Farm Bill..."
Reform Jewish Movement Denounces President's Inflammatory Comments on Immigrants
"The President’s reprehensible reference to human beings as animals is unacceptable. Policy differences can be debated respectfully, without dehumanizing language such as that used yesterday by President Trump."
Reform Jewish Movement Condemns Administration’s Move to Reinstitute the Domestic Gag Rule and Restrict Women’s Reproductive Choices
"The administration’s expected decision to prohibit organizations that perform or refer patients for abortion from receiving Title X grant money erodes women’s reproductive rights and undermines free speech."