Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie has served as president of the Union for Reform Judaism since June 1996, when he succeeded Rabbi Alexander M. Schindler, z''l. He is leading the Reform Movement in an exciting new direction, moving congregational life toward greater attention to Torah study and adult literacy and giving special emphasis to religious school education and youth.

Rabbi Daniel H. Freelander is the senior vice president of the Union. He is responsible for overseeing the overall operations of all aspects of the Union, including the URJ camping system, Advancing Reform Judaism and all financial matters. He also supervises the work of URJ Books and Music.

Rabbi Stacy K. Offner, vice president, joined the Union in August of 2008. The founding rabbi of Shir Tikvah in Minneapolis, she has primary responsibility for strengthening relationships with congregations through new initiatives identified by the Task Force on the Delivery of Union Services in the 21st Century. She will also be working with the Union’s Board of Trustees and the Union’s largest congregations.

Peter J. Weidhorn is Chairman of the Board of Trustees, the top lay leadership position in the Reform Movement. He served as Vice Chair for four years before being elected Chairman in December 2007, and has been actively involved in the Union for over 15 years. Weidhorn served in a variety of capacities, including treasurer and chair of the budget and management committees, but his greatest passion has been the strengthening and expansion of the Union’s camping system.