Statement on Israel’s Expansion of the War Against Hamas

We implore Israel to choose life for our hostages, our soldiers, and innocent civilians in Gaza by ending - not extending - this war.

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Press Releases

Reform Movement Statement on Israel’s Expansion of the War Against Hamas

August 8, 2025

We implore Israel to choose life for our hostages, our soldiers, and innocent civilians in Gaza by ending - not extending - this war.

Reform Movement Statement on Starvation in Gaza

July 27, 2025

In response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the Reform Movement has released the following statement.

Reform Movement Statement on West Bank Settler Violence

July 23, 2025

Against the backdrop of so much anguish and crisis in Israel and Gaza, the mounting crisis of settler violence on the West Bank against Palestinian civilians is too often ignored.

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Faith, Justice, and Israel: Being Proud

July 7, 2025

I was shocked when Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, named me one of 2025’s 18 American Zionist Women You Should Know. I don’t feel I deserve this honor.

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Leadership Boot Camp: A Clean Page, Infinite Possibilities

June 30, 2025

On Sunday, October 26, hundreds of people from different facets of Reform Jewish life will gather online for great learning and motivate each other to amp up our terrific work.

9 Programs Empowering Jewish Teen Leaders

June 30, 2025

If you know a teen looking for an unforgettable experience that combines leadership, Jewish values, and community, look no further! Here are nine incredible programs to consider for the coming year.

This Week's Torah Portion

Eikev
עֵקֶב
[And if You] Obey [These Rules]

And if you do obey these rules and observe them carefully, the Eternal your God will maintain faithfully for you the covenant made on oath with your fathers. - Deuteronomy 7:12

Torah

Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25

Haftarah

Isaiah 49:14-51:3

When

August 16, 2025 / 22 Av 5785

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Next Week's Torah Portion

R'eihSee [This Day I Set Before You Blessing and Curse]רְאֵה

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