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Guide Your High Holidays Spiritual Journey with the 4 R's

Your 5786 mission: reflect, repent, renew, and reimagine yourself to change our world this Jewish New Year.

The URJ 2024 Annual Report

Learn about the URJ's work in 2024 -- a year in which we stood strong with the message that “we are here” in our local communities across North America and in Israel.

Save the Date: URJ Biennial 2026

Join us December 10–13, 2026 in Philadelphia as we gather as a Movement for an unforgettable four-day immersive experience.

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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.

Press Releases

Statement from leaders of International Reform and Progressive Judaism

Leaders of International Reform and Progressive Judaism Stand Together in Solidarity

August 12, 2025

A response to UK leaders of Progressive Judaism being heckled and forced to leave the stage at a community-wide rally calling for the release of the hostages.

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.

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What's New

Wisdom Across Generations: Leading for Tomorrow

September 15, 2025

We sat down with two Reform Jewish youth leaders, immediate past NFTY president Benji Rosenblum and former NELFTY vice president Milton Sender, to discuss the evolution of the Jewish teen experience in North America, leadership, identity, and community.

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I’m a Rabbi. Here is Why my Faith Tells Me the War in Gaza Must End.

September 3, 2025

The High Holy Days call us to act: free the hostages, feed the hungry, end the war.

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What Does Engagement Really Mean?

September 3, 2025

How often have you heard or said phrases like “increasing member engagement” or “the power of engagement?” If you’re like me, and the hundreds of leaders I’ve worked with in the congregational and nonprofit arena, the answer is probably every day.

This Week's Torah Portion

Nitzavim
נִצָּבִים
You Stand [This Day]

You stand this day, all of you, before the Eternal your God--you tribal heads, you elders, and you officials, all of the men of Israel, you children, you women, even the stranger within your camp, from woodchopper to water drawer… - Deuteronomy 29:9-10

Torah

Deuteronomy 29:9–30:20

Haftarah

Isaiah 61:10-63:9

When

September 20, 2025 / 27 Elul 5785

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Next Week's Torah Portion

Vayeilech[Moses] Went וַיֵּלֶךְ

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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

An exclusive benefit for our member congregations and their leaders. From tailored services and proprietary URJ content to trusted vendors, the URJ Marketplace offers solutions you won't find anywhere else.

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JHR: Manage Human Resources with Ease and Expertise

At JHR, we integrate Jewish values with organizational health and employee well-being to become your trusted Human Resources (HR) partner.

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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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