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Union for Reform Judaism Welcomes Israeli Supreme Court Ruling On Reform and Conservative Conversions
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the URJ, released the following statement on the decision by Israel’s Supreme Court on conversion performed by the Reform and Conservative movements in Israel.
Union for Reform Judaism Responds to Results of Israeli Election
“This week, as Israel held its fourth election in two years, we celebrate Israelis’ commitment to robust political engagement, despite election fatigue and the challenges of the ongoing pandemic. We are, of course, worried that the results indicate further political stalemate, which could lead to yet another election."
Jewish End-of-Life Care in a Virtual Age: Our Tradition Reimagined
The pandemic has changed every aspect of our lives, even the way we become ill and the way we die.
Those Who Are Saved
Very few Jews managed to escape the Holocaust and find refuge in the United States. In her novel Those Who Are Saved, Alexis Landau tells the story of Vera and Max, whose artistic talents and connections afforded them a new life in America without sacrificing the privileged lifestyle they enjoyed before the war.
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Rise in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
"The surge in hate crimes against Asian-Americans since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic is a shameful stain on the nation."
Reform Movement Responds to Supreme Court’s Decision in NYSRPA v. Bruen
“In the aftermath of the unceasing spate of recent mass shootings – including the horrific mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde and recent gun violence at a church in Alabama, a Juneteenth concert in Washington, D.C., and in a neighborhood in New York City – it is incomprehensible that the Supreme Court has once again decided to value guns over the safety of our communities, children, and houses of worship."
Reform Movement Leaders Denounce the Supreme Court’s Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
“We are outraged that the Supreme Court today has stripped women and others who can become pregnant of the fundamental right to make essential health care decisions free of governmental interference."
Reform Movement Welcomes Passage of American Rescue Plan
"We welcome the passage of the American Rescue Plan, a much-needed emergency relief package that will help the U.S. address the public health crisis and mitigate the challenges that so many are facing."
Union for Reform Judaism Endorses Kristen Clarke's Nomination to Lead Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division
"On behalf of the Union for Reform Judaism whose 850 congregations encompass 1.8 million Reform Jews, we write to convey our strong endorsement of Kristen Clarke who has been nominated to lead the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division."
Rabbi Jonah Pesner's Letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland
"I write on behalf of the Union for Reform Judaism, whose 850 congregations across North America encompass approximately 1.8 million Reform Jews, and the Central Conference of American Rabbis, with membership of more than 2000 Reform rabbis, to congratulate you on your confirmation as the 86th Attorney General of the United States and to urge you to work quickly to implement policies that address systemic racial disparities in the U.S. criminal justice system."