The annual campaign of the Union for Reform Judaism provides funding for much of the Union's creative programming and helps insure the continued growth and strength of the Reform Movement. The annual campaign supports the URJ's strategic priorities: Catalyzing Congregational Change, Expanding Our Reach, and Engaging the Next Generation through many activities, including:
URJ Camp & Israel Programs, including 13 overnight camps located throughout North America
The North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY)
NFTY-EIE High School in Israel
Campaign for Youth Engagement
KESHER Taglit-Birthright Israel
B'nai Mitzvah Revolution
Leadership Development and Congregational Network
Communities of Practice
Knowledge Network
Lifelong Jewish Learning and Ten Minutes of Torah
Outreach, including Taste of Judaism and Introduction to Judaism classes
Want to Make a Pledge? Though we are unable to accept pledges online, you may make a pledge to any of the URJ programs by contacting us directly at 212-650-4140 or development@urj.org.
Campaign for Youth Engagement
The Campaign for Youth Engagement is a collaborative effort to engage teens and their families in Jewish learning and living. You can help ensure the future of our youth programs with a donation the Campaign, or designated for NFTY, EIE, College Programs or Mitzvah Corps.
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Planned Giving: Make a Bequest
Ensure the future for a strong Reform Movement in the years to come. Through a bequest, a gift of retirement plan assets, real property or appreciated securities, or a life income gift such as a charitable remainder trust, you can guarantee that Reform Judaism remains the most vibrant stream of Judaism in North America.
With the assistance of the URJ's Development staff, and in consultation with your financial advisor, you can craft a planned gift to meet your charitable and financial goals. For further information, visit the Planned Giving page or contact Christopher Haley: 212.650.4148 or chaley@urj.org.
Religious Action Center (RAC) and Social Action
The hub of Jewish social justice and legislative activity in the nation’s capital for more than 40 years, the RAC pursues justice and religious liberty by educating and mobilizing the American Jewish community. The RAC supports programs and social justice initiatives through projects like Just Congregations, which helps Reform congregations engage in community organizing, and the Reform Jewish Voice of NY State, which facilitates advocacy at the state level.
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URJ Special Funds and Projects
Donors are invited to support special projects of the URJ through targeted giving for Outreach, Small Congregations, Family Concerns and other special program areas.
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Disaster Relief Fund
When disaster strikes, Reform Jews trust the Union for Reform Judaism to distribute donated funds to agencies that are most effectively helping those in need. The Union retains no funds from relief efforts, with the exception of direct costs, such as credit card fees. Recent relief efforts have included hurricanes, storms and wildfires in North America, Haiti, Israel Emergency and Sudan.
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Union Camps
Make a donation to any one of the North American Union camps. Your contribution helps provide a unique environment where young people are inspired to joyfully explore and experience their Jewish identity. Our camps provide outstanding summers of fun and wonderful friendship in communities infused with Jewish celebration and values. You have the option of making a donation to either a scholarship or capital improvement fund.
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Reform Judaism Magazine Fund
Imagine a "community room" large enough to involve 300,000 families, including 20,000 board members from nearly 900 congregations, as well as thousands of Reform rabbis, cantors, presidents, education directors, administrators, etc. Reform Judaism magazine, the official voice of the URJ and the only direct link among all Reform Jews, is tantamount to such a Movement-wide shared experience. RJ is dedicated to inspiring and educating every Reform Jew on his/her Jewish journey and to strengthening each congregation by offering the best thinking and actionable strategies in such areas as membership, youth engagement, 20s and 30s, Israel, and much more. Your contribution will keep the Reform Movement informed, engaged, and connected.
Reform Judaism in Israel
Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism (IMPJ), through its 30 congregations and a growing network of schools, educational and community centers, offers immigrants and native Israelis a modern approach to Judaism. The Reform Israel Appeal is a partnership of the Reform institutions in North America to support our Movement in Israel.
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CANADIAN RESIDENTS Please be sure to write the name of the fund on the memo line of your cheque. Send your donation to:
Canadian Council for Reform Judaism 3845 Bathurst St. Suite 301 Toronto, Ontario M3H 3N2
To contact the CCRJ, call 416.630.0375, fax 416.630.5089, or email Sandra Levy: slevy@urj.org.
UNITED STATES RESIDENTS Please be sure to write the name of the fund on the memo line of your check. Send your donation to:
Union for Reform Judaism Donations (Put Name of Fund Here) 633 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017
To contact URJ Development, call 212.650.4140, or email development@urj.org.
When disaster strikes, Reform Jews trust the Union for Reform Judaism to distribute donated funds to agencies that are most effectively helping those in need. The Union retains no funds from relief efforts, with the exception of direct costs, such as credit card fees. Recent relief efforts have included hurricanes, storms and wildfires in North America, Haiti, Israel Emergency and Sudan. 
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