URJ in the News: Reverend, Rabbi Discuss Role of Faith in Activism
On Thursday, Reverend Hurmon Hamilton and Rabbi Jonah Pesner led a conversation in the Whitney Humanities Center about how people of faith can come together to advocate for justice.
It's a Leap Year! What's the Jewish Significance?
This year is a leap year, and February 29th is Shabbat. What does a leap year look like on the Jewish calendar?
Coronavirus: A Prayer for Medical Scientists
This is a prayer is for the wisdom and skills of medical scientists, researchers, and public health officials around the world fighting the novel coronavirus.
An Urgent Update from Israel: We Need Your Help
The election for the 2020 World Zionist Congress is open for another two weeks, and a strong showing by the “Vote Reform” slate is critical.
RAC-TX successfully lobbies for Houston immigrant legal defense fund
On February 25, the Harris County Commissioners voted to create a taxpayer-funded legal defense program for immigrants facing deportation in the Houston metro
After Escaping with My Life, I Have More Questions Than Ever about Death
I wonder: Do souls see and remember? Are they aware of what goes on among the living? Do they have feelings? Are they close with God? Do they only see and connect with people they love? Does this connection last for eternity?
Coronavirus and Your Congregation: What to Consider, How to Prepare, and More
We want to take a moment to update you on what we know, what we’re doing, and what we suggest to congregations at this moment in time and going forward.
3 Jewish Ways to Commemorate International Women's Day
On March 8, we observe International Women’s Day (IWD), a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
Israel's Election Results: What Happened and What's Next?
With Netanyahu still in power, issues of religious pluralism, equality, and civil marriage will likely take a backseat, leaving the power of the ultra-Orthodox Chief Rabbinate firmly in place and leaving little hope for progressive change.
Join the RAC College Civic Engagement Campaign Network
We are living in an urgent time. As the plague of gun violence persists, immigrants are under attack, and climate change destroys our planet, the Reform movement’s work of bringing justice, unity, and compassion to the world becomes more necessary.