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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 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."
URJ 6 Points Creative Arts Academy’s Jo-Ellen Unger is First Camp Director to Receive Prestigious ARJE Distinguished Educator Honor
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) proudly announces that Jo-Ellen Unger, RJE, has been named a 2020 Distinguished Educator by the Association of Reform Jewish Educators (ARJE). Unger, the founding director of the URJ 6 Points Creative Arts Academy, is the first camp director to receive this recognition.
URJ President Responds to Trump Administration's Middle East Peace Proposal
Contact: Lauren Theodore at 212-650-4154
Stories We Tell: The Bird Catcher
This week, Rabbi Simcha Bob tells the story of a woman who catches and sells birds for a living. One day, she comes across a beautiful bird who can speak and even promises her 3 pieces of wisdom if she releases him. Through this story. Rabbi Bob compels us to think about how well we listen to the advice of others and the ways in which we impart wisdom as well.
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Stories We Tell: Get Up and Go Early
We’ve all had days when we have so many things to do, but we just want to stay in bed and put our tasks off for later. This week, Rabbi Leora Kaye tells a story about a rabbi who faced that very same temptation head-on, showing us how we too can push through our temptation and “get up and go early.”
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Reform Movement Denounces Supreme Court Decision Allowing Public Charge Expansion to Take Effect
“By allowing the administration’s expanded public charge regulation to go into effect, the Supreme Court’s decision defies American values and will harm immigrants, their families, and the country."
Reform Movement Denounces Trump Administration's Plan to Cut Medicaid
“By encouraging states to cap federal funds for Medicaid expansion, the Trump administration is fundamentally undermining Medicaid and jeopardizing access to health care for the most vulnerable Americans."