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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 Markup of the Equality Act
“We welcome the House Judiciary Committee’s historic markup of the Equality Act. This bill is long overdue and builds on decades of civil rights legislation, adding much-needed explicit nondiscrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity to existing federal civil rights law. "
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.
Beloved Jewish Educational Video Studio BimBam To Close & Finds New Home For Award-Winning Content Online At ReformJudaism.org
ReformJudaism.org, the Union for Reform Judaism’s flagship educational website reaching more than three million visitors annually, will steward all digital storytelling content produced by award-winning digital studio BimBam beginning April 2.
For The First Time Since Tubbs Fire, Campers To Return To URJ Camp Newman’s Santa Rosa Campus For Day-Long Outdoor Adventure Program
For the first time since 2017’s wildfires, URJ Camp Newman campers will be able to enjoy time outdoors at their home campus in Santa Rosa this summer.
Statement On Israel Election: URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs
"The Israeli elections show that the country is divided on issues of critical importance to the future of the State..."
Statement of Union for Reform Judaism President Rabbi Rick Jacobs in Response to the Attacks in Sri Lanka
April 21, 2019 – Following the horrific attacks in Sri Lanka, Union for Reform Judaism President Rabbi Rick Jacobs stated:
URJ and The Kraus Family Foundation Announce the Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus Initiative for Immigrant and Refugee Justice
The Union for Reform Judaism (the URJ) and The Kraus Family Foundation today announced the formation of the Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus Initiative for Immigrant and Refugee Justice.
Statement of Union for Reform Judaism President Rabbi Rick Jacobs in Response to the Deadly Shooting at Chabad of Poway
The news of today’s shooting at Chabad of Poway, targeting innocent people during a Passover celebration, breaks our hearts anew.