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"It's not what one says, but rather what one does, that makes all the difference in the world."
                              - Baba Batra
Fund for Reform Judaism (FRJ)
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The Fund 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. Donations to FRJ provide close to 10 percent of the Union's operating budget and support many activities, including:
  • URJ's 12 resident camps
  • The North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY)
  • Outreach and Jewish Family Concerns
  • Lifelong Jewish Learning and Ten Minutes of Torah
  • Social Action -The Religious Action Center (RAC)
Reform Israel Appeal (RIA)
Reform Jewish Appeal
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Support the growing Reform Movement in Israel. The 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 Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute offers both degree-granting and informal programs, while the Israel Religious Action Center advocates for the rights of all Israel's citizens. Canadian residents click here.
 
Religious Action Center (RAC)
Religious Action Center
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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. Your contributions help the RAC provide information, programs, and publications that support social justice initiatives in synagogues across North America.
 
Planned Giving:
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Planned Giving
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of Reform Judaism...

Collectively, we can 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 Union’s Development Department 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 Rabbi Marla Feldman at the Union at 212-650-4140 or mfeldman@urj.org.

 
Israel Emergency Fund
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The residents of Southern Israel have been under constant attack from rockets fired from Hamas-controlled Gaza, and the problems will only get worse as the violence in the region continues. The Union for Reform Judaism is working with Kered K'Havod, a project of the Israeli Religious Action Center, and other agencies to help the victims of these attacks. Donate now to help.

Just Congregations
Donate NowJust Congregations helps Reform congregations engage in congregation-based community organizing.  By developing local relationships across lines of faith, race, and class, congregations collectively transform communities on issues such as affordable housing, health care, nursing care, public education, and more.

Donations to Just Congregations enable us to train and support rabbis and lay leaders at participating synagogues and to train future clergy in the art of community organizing.
NFTY, Youth, and College
You can help ensure the future of our youth and college programs with a donation. You will have the satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference in the lives of Reform Jewish youth and college students across North America. Your support provides the additional programs, services and activities cherished by our participants including NFTY, KESHER and Mitzvah Corps. With your help, we can continue to provide the quality programming that has inspired generations of Reform Jews

Donate Now: choose a youth/college program from the drop down menu below:
 
Union Camps
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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Donate to the IMPJ Emergency Fund
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The fall of the U.S. dollar in the last few months put the IMPJ, the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism, into a financial crisis. The IMPJ has 2 million less shekels than originally budgeted, representing more than 30% of its funding. Unfortunately the IMPJ has had to lay off half its staff and has drastically cut back on its operations. Never before in Israel’s history has the Reform Movement been so strong and vibrant, so this couldn’t have happened at a worse time. Learn more about this campaign.

 
Disaster Relief Fund
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. Note: The Union will forward the entire amount of your donation, less any fee charged to us by your credit card company, to appropriate relief agencies.

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Progressive Association of Reform Day Schools (PARDeS)
PARDeS
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PARDeS is the affiliate of the Union that fosters Jewish identity, literacy, and commitment to life-long engagement in Jewish learning through excellent Jewish and secular education in Reform Day Schools. Your generosity helps PARDeS foster greater understanding of Reform Jewish living and core values through its many collaborative activities involving member schools, their leaders and the greater community of the Reform Movement. For more information contact Dr. Jane West Walsh, PARDeS Executive Director and URJ Day School Specialist at jwalsh@urj.org.

 CANADIAN RESIDENTS
If you wish to donate to any of these funds and receive a tax receipt, please send your donation, indicating the fund, directly 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.

TO PAY BY CHECK
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


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