The Union for Reform Judaism Online Press Room 

Welcome to the Online Press Room of the Union for Reform Judaism.
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Press Releases - 2007  
Groundbreaking New Torah Commentary Brings Women’s Voices to the Forefront of Scripture 12/18/07
Rabbi Eric Yoffie Calls for Increased Shabbat Observance in Reform Movement 12/15/07
Rabbi Eric Yoffie Outlines Agenda for Reform Jews: Health Care, Muslim Dialogue and Increased Shabbat Observance 12/15/07
Survey Confirms Trend Toward Reform Embrace of Ritual Shabbat Observance Greater in Those Under 40 and Jews-by-Choice 12/15/07
Resilience of the Soul Breaks Ground in Adolescent Mental Health 12/13/07
Reform Movement Takes Care of Wildfire Victims 12/12/07
Three New Congregations Welcomed to Union during Biennial 12/12/07
“Activist Economist” and “Activist Actor” to Receive Eisendrath Awards 12/07/07
Union Receives $90,000 Grant for Gulf Coast Rehabilitation Efforts 11/29/07
Reform Movement Welcomes Annapolis Peace Talks 11/27/07
Scott Nadelson wins Reform Judaism Prize for Fiction 11/15/07
Debbie Friedman wins first ever Schindler Distinguished Service Award 11/08/07
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 10/22/07
Rabbi Joui Hessel named “Youth Worker of the Month” 10/19/07
Reform Community Continues Efforts to Rebuild New Orleans - Five Agencies Receive $100,000 in New Grants 10/09/07
Reform Jewish Movement Joins Nothing But Nets Campaign to Combat Malaria 10/08/07
Right from the Start: Union for Reform Judaism Committed to Early Childhood Education 10/02/07
Reform Jewish Leadership Summit on Disabilities Launches Dialogue 10/01/07
Union for Reform Judaism Calls for Divestment from Iran - Campaign Specifically Targets Iranian Energy Sector 09/10/07
“RJ Insider’s Guide to College” The Guide to Jewish Campus Life - Second Annual Edition Includes 2007’s Top 60 Schools Jews Choose 09/04/07
Rabbi Yoffie Speaks to Islamic Society of North America Convention 08/31/07
Rabbi Dennis Eisner named “Youth Worker of the Month” 08/29/07
Kulanu: All of Us – Revised and Expanded Edition - Manual for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Inclusion in Reform Jewish Life 08/07/07
Reaching Out for Success: 2007 Belin Outreach Awards Announced 08/02/07
Flushing out Funds: URJ Camps See Surge of New Funding for Major Capital Projects 07/19/07
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 07/17/07
Reform Jewish Teen Leads Diplomatic Charge to Free Captive Israelis - URJ Campers Join New York City “Free the Soldiers Rally” 07/13/07
Peter Yarrow Leads Operation Respect at URJ Eisner Camp - Folk Legend Teaches anti-Bullying Curriculum for Reform Jewish Campers 07/12/07
Rabbi Yoffie Welcomes Arab League Peace Initiative and Mission to Israel Urging Leaders to “Choose Peace and Progress Over Terror and Fear” 07/10/07
Eighteen Reform Jews Join “The Buffalo Build” on Adult Mitzvah Corps - July 8-14 Participants Will Build New Home in Buffalo, New York 07/05/07
Israel Emergency Fund Reactivated to Address the Needs of the City of Sderot - Funds Will Support Programs with Emphasis on Special Needs Residents 06/11/07
Reform College Students Begin Cultural Ambassadorship to Argentina - North and South American Reform Jews to Engage in Ten Days of Learning and Action 05/29/07
Camp Simcha to Provide Children on the Autism Spectrum With Transformative Jewish Family Camping Experience 05/17/07
Lay Leaders to Study Religious Leadership Skills with Top Teachers and Rabbis - Reform Movement to Help Community Leaders Assist in Religious Life 05/07/07
Rabbi Mark Kaiserman Named “Youth Worker of the Month” - North American Recognition for his Dedication to Reform Jewish Youth 05/03/07
Major Jewish Music Publishers to Join Forces - Transcontinental Music Publications to Take Over Sounds Write Productions 05/01/07
A Welcome New Look at Tradition -Union’s Kallah Focuses on Teachings of Abraham Joshua Heschel 04/18/07
Secretary Albright calls for “Special Envoy to the Middle East” - Former Secretary Open’s Religious Action Center’s Consultation on Conscience 04/16/07
A Welcome New Look at Tradition - Kallah Focuses on Teachings of Abraham Joshua Heschel 04/12/07
Reform Congregations to Receive the Irving J. Fain Award 04/04/07
"New Jewish Tunes" Fly Off the Shelves - Ruach 5767 Defies Trends in Music Business 03/27/07
Sacred Aging: Telling the Story of Our Ancestors Today - Program Address the Needs of the Longevity Revolution 03/16/07
Synagogue Membership the Focus of Union's Fellowship Program 03/15/07
Union Calls for Divestment from Sudan - Genocide Calls for More Action and Continued Advocacy 03/15/07
Union for Reform Judaism Adopts Resolution on Iraq War 03/12/07
Now Available: “RJ Insider’s Guide to KOSHER WINE” – the Guide to Kosher Wine for this Passover 03/09/07
Jean Kolovson of San Antonio, TX Named “Youth Worker of the Month” - North American Recognition for her Dedication to Central Texas Jewish Youth 03/08/07
Sacred Choices: A Comprehensive Curriculum to Teach Sexual Ethics is Available for Purchase 03/07/07
NFTY Honors Actor Scott Wolf Award - Sponsors Semester of Education for Sudanese Refugee 02/18/07
Kalsman Institute Honors Rabbi Richard Address with "Sherut L’Am" Award - For his Work Supporting Caring Communities 02/14/07
Rabbi Michael “Mickey” Baum named “Youth Worker of the Month” - North American Recognition for his Dedication to Long Island Area Youth 02/08/07
What’s so Jewish About the Super Bowl? Plenty! - Union for Reform Judaism Urges Feeding the Hungry 01/16/07
Union for Reform Judaism Disappointed by President’s Speech Citing Failure to Provide an Exit Strategy 01/11/07
Three New Congregations Contribute to Reform Movement’s Continued Growth 01/07/07
Amy Gavel of St. Paul, MN Named “Youth Worker of the Month” - North American Recognition for her Dedication to Twin Cities’ Jewish Youth 01/03/07
Covenant Foundation Awards Union with Agency for Jewish Learning $113,000 for Jewish Education in Pittsburgh 01/03/07
“Illuminating” New Methods of Early Childhood Education - Hundreds Gather in Philadelphia to “Recharge” Jewish Education Model 01/02/07