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Reform Jewish Leader Mourns Loss of Pope Francis

On behalf of the URJ – and with profound sadness – I extend our condolences to the Catholic community worldwide on the passing of Pope Francis, a visionary leader whose commitment to compassion, justice, and interfaith understanding has profoundly impacted our world.

What's New

New URJ Survival Tool for Jewish Teens

Rates of antisemitism have more than tripled in the last five years. Though media and government attention are focused on college campuses, the normalization of anti-Jewish hatred has deeply affected middle- and high-school-age students as well.

Five Definitions of Antisemitism

As antisemitism continues to threaten American democracy, many people - and institutions - are looking for a concise, objective definition to use in online exchanges, schools, and universities to decide if a derisive comment or chanted epithet is legally actionable.

URJ and Israel: Post-October 7th Updates and Resources

Our hearts are with the people of Israel and the civilians in Gaza at this difficult time. We pray for the immediate release of all of the hostages, a negotiated ceasefire, unimpeded humanitarian aid to innocent civilians in Gaza, and a future of safety and self-determination for both Israelis and Palestinians.

This Week's Torah Portion

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This Week's Torah Portion

Acharei Mot - K’doshim
אַחֲרֵי מוֹת - קְדֹשִׁים
After the Death [of the Two Sons of Aaron] / [You Shall Be] Holy

The Eternal One spoke to Moses after the death the two sons of Aaron who died when they drew too close to the presence of the Eternal. - Leviticus 16:1 The Eternal One spoke to Moses saying: "Speak to the whole Israelite community and say to them: You shall be holy, for I, the Eternal your God, am holy." - Leviticus 19:1-2

Torah

Leviticus 16:1-20:27

Haftarah

Amos 9:7-15

When

/ 12 Iyar 5785

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