2007 Press Releases

Groundbreaking New Torah Commentary Brings Women’s Voices to the Forefront of Scripture
Rabbi Eric Yoffie Calls for Increased Shabbat Observance in Reform Movement
Survey Confirms Trend Toward Reform Embrace of Ritual Shabbat Observance Greater in Those Under 40 and Jews-by-Choice
Rabbi Eric Yoffie Outlines Agenda for Reform Jews: Health Care, Muslim Dialogue and Increased Shabbat Observance
Resilience of the Soul Breaks Ground in Adolescent Mental Health
Three New Congregations Welcomed to Union during Biennial
Reform Movement Takes Care of Wildfire Victims
“Activist Economist” and “Activist Actor” to Receive Eisendrath Awards
Union Receives $90,000 Grant for Gulf Coast Rehabilitation Efforts
Reform Movement Welcomes Annapolis Peace Talks
Scott Nadelson wins Reform Judaism Prize for Fiction
Debbie Friedman wins first ever Schindler Distinguished Service Award
ARZA Executive Board Member Elected President of American Zionist Movement - William Hess of New Orleans to Serve Two Year Term as Head of Zionist Organization
Rabbi Joui Hessel named “Youth Worker of the Month”
Reform Community Continues Efforts to Rebuild New Orleans - Five Agencies Receive $100,000 in New Grants
Reform Jewish Movement Joins Nothing But Nets Campaign to Combat Malaria
Right from the Start: Union for Reform Judaism Committed to Early Childhood Education
Reform Jewish Leadership Summit on Disabilities Launches Dialogue
Union for Reform Judaism Calls for Divestment from Iran - Campaign Specifically Targets Iranian Energy Sector
“RJ Insider’s Guide to College” The Guide to Jewish Campus Life - Second Annual Edition Includes 2007’s Top 60 Schools Jews Choose
Rabbi Yoffie Speaks to Islamic Society of North America Convention
Rabbi Dennis Eisner named “Youth Worker of the Month”
Kulanu: All of Us – Revised and Expanded Edition - Manual for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Inclusion in Reform Jewish Life
Reaching Out for Success: 2007 Belin Outreach Awards Announced
Flushing out Funds: URJ Camps See Surge of New Funding for Major Capital Projects
New Science Laboratory, Library Dedicated for NFTY E.I.E. High School in Israel - Isaac and Helaine Heller Made State of the Art Facilities a Possibility
Reform Jewish Teen Leads Diplomatic Charge to Free Captive Israelis - URJ Campers Join New York City “Free the Soldiers Rally”
Peter Yarrow Leads Operation Respect at URJ Eisner Camp - Folk Legend Teaches anti-Bullying Curriculum for Reform Jewish Campers
Rabbi Yoffie Welcomes Arab League Peace Initiative and Mission to Israel Urging Leaders to “Choose Peace and Progress Over Terror and Fear”
Eighteen Reform Jews Join “The Buffalo Build” on Adult Mitzvah Corps - July 8-14 Participants Will Build New Home in Buffalo, New York
International Progressive Jewish Leadership Applauds Appointment of Former Prime Minister Tony Blair as Middle East Envoy
Israel Emergency Fund Reactivated to Address the Needs of the City of Sderot - Funds Will Support Programs with Emphasis on Special Needs Residents
Reform College Students Begin Cultural Ambassadorship to Argentina - North and South American Reform Jews to Engage in Ten Days of Learning and Action
Camp Simcha to Provide Children on the Autism Spectrum With Transformative Jewish Family Camping Experience
Yoffie: Falwell's influence will be felt for years, even generations, to come
Lay Leaders to Study Religious Leadership Skills with Top Teachers and Rabbis - Reform Movement to Help Community Leaders Assist in Religious Life
Rabbi Mark Kaiserman Named “Youth Worker of the Month” - North American Recognition for his Dedication to Reform Jewish Youth
Major Jewish Music Publishers to Join Forces - Transcontinental Music Publications to Take Over Sounds Write Productions
Rabbi Bayfield to Become Full Time Head of the UK's Movement for Reform Judaism
A Welcome New Look at Tradition -Union’s Kallah Focuses on Teachings of Abraham Joshua Heschel
Secretary Albright calls for “Special Envoy to the Middle East” - Former Secretary Open’s Religious Action Center’s Consultation on Conscience
Reports Abbas and Olmert will talk biweekly encouraging
A Welcome New Look at Tradition - Kallah Focuses on Teachings of Abraham Joshua Heschel
Reform Congregations to Receive the Irving J. Fain Award
Entries Sought for 2007 Reform Judaism Prize for Jewish Fiction
"New Jewish Tunes" Fly Off the Shelves - Ruach 5767 Defies Trends in Music Business
Rabbi Yoffie's Regional Biennial Sermon on Teen Sex
Sacred Aging: Telling the Story of Our Ancestors Today - Program Address the Needs of the Longevity Revolution
Union Calls for Divestment from Sudan - Genocide Calls for More Action and Continued Advocacy
Synagogue Membership the Focus of Union's Fellowship Program
Union for Reform Judaism Adopts Resolution on Iraq War
Now Available: “RJ Insider’s Guide to KOSHER WINE” – the Guide to Kosher Wine for this Passover
Jean Kolovson of San Antonio, TX Named “Youth Worker of the Month” - North American Recognition for her Dedication to Central Texas Jewish Youth
Sacred Choices: A Comprehensive Curriculum to Teach Sexual Ethics is Available for Purchase
NFTY Honors Actor Scott Wolf Award - Sponsors Semester of Education for Sudanese Refugee
Kalsman Institute Honors Rabbi Richard Address with "Sherut L’Am" Award - For his Work Supporting Caring Communities
Rabbi Michael “Mickey” Baum named “Youth Worker of the Month” - North American Recognition for his Dedication to Long Island Area Youth
What’s so Jewish About the Super Bowl? Plenty! - Union for Reform Judaism Urges Feeding the Hungry
Union for Reform Judaism Disappointed by President’s Speech Citing Failure to Provide an Exit Strategy
Three New Congregations Contribute to Reform Movement’s Continued Growth
Covenant Foundation Awards Union with Agency for Jewish Learning $113,000 for Jewish Education in Pittsburgh
Amy Gavel of St. Paul, MN Named “Youth Worker of the Month” - North American Recognition for her Dedication to Twin Cities’ Jewish Youth
“Illuminating” New Methods of Early Childhood Education - Hundreds Gather in Philadelphia to “Recharge” Jewish Education Model

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