An Open Letter to President Trump
More than 5,000 Jews and allies signed a letter to President-elect Trump amplifying our values and commitments. Plus, read Rabbi Jonah Pesner's statement on the election results.
Democracy and Reform Judaism Under Threat in Israel
Your vote matters! Get involved in the 2025 World Zionist Congress Election, March 10-May 4. Help build a democratic, pluralistic, secure Israel.
Find a Summer Camp
The Union for Reform Judaism's 14 overnight summer camps offer foundational experiences that have a lifelong impact. From regional to specialty camps, young people learn invaluable skills while having an unforgettable time, all inspired by Reform Jewish values.
Ethics Accountability
The safety of every person in our community is our sacred moral responsibility. This is, and always will be, our highest priority. Learn how to report incidents of harassment, abuse, or misconduct to the URJ or other Reform movement institutions.
What's New
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BoardSource Membership Promotes Healthy, Vibrant Congregations
To support healthy congregations and vibrant communities, the URJ has partnered with the leading expert in nonprofit boards: BoardSource.
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Congregational Consulting Cohorts: Addressing Challenges Together
Many URJ congregations face similar challenges, from growing membership to increasing community engagement to ensuring a bright future for the next generation. To help congregations find better solutions to high-level challenges, we're announcing the Congregational Consulting Cohorts.
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Lessons in Fundraising: Inspiring Connection through Tzedakah
Asking for donations in a Jewish context can feel like a paradox: tzedakah is one of our most cherished values, yet many of us were raised in homes where discussing money was taboo.
Press Releases
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Reform Movement Mourns the Death of President Jimmy Carter
Over the course of a remarkably long, robust, and impactful life, President Jimmy Carter touched countless lives the world over.
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Union for Reform Judaism Appoints Jen Algire as Executive Vice President
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), announced today that Jen Algire will join the URJ’s executive leadership team as Executive Vice President.
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Over 5,000 Jews and Allies Sign Letter Urging President-Elect Trump to Govern with Justice, Democracy, and Rule of Law
More than 5,000 individuals from the Reform Jewish Movement and its allies have signed a letter to President-elect Donald Trump, spotlighting key policy issues and praying that in his next term, he will advance the principles of justice and commitment to rule of law that have been sources of strength for our nation.
This Week's Torah Portion
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Sh'mot
שְׁמוֹת
Names
These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each coming with his household: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher. - Exodus 1:1-4
Torah
Exodus 1:1−6:1Haftarah
Isaiah 27:6-28:13; 29:22-23When
/ 18 Tevet 5785Next Week's Torah Portion
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Find a Summer Camp
At the URJ's 14 regional and specialty camps, young people learn invaluable skills while having an unforgettable time, all inspired by Reform Jewish values.
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URJ Marketplace
Where URJ-affiliated congregations can connect with products and services that reduce costs of running a congregation and simplify day-to-day operations.
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JHR: Manage Human Resources with Ease and Expertise
Many congregations struggle with human resources (HR). To help ease that burden, we developed JHR, the first HR solution specifically designed for Jewish congregations.
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The URJ-ADL Partnership to Combat Antisemitism and Hate
The URJ has joined with the Anti-Defamation League to provide congregations and individuals with tools to respond to acts of antisemitism and hate in their communities.
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