Democracy and Reform Judaism Under Threat in Israel
Your vote matters! Get involved and VOTE in the 2025 World Zionist Congress Election, March 10-May 4. Help build a democratic, pluralistic, secure Israel.
Supporting Immigrants and Refugees In This Challenging Moment
Learn about the URJ's stance on these timely issues and how you can get involved.
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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.
Press Releases
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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.
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URJ Joins Coalition of Jewish Organizations in Rejecting the False Choice Between Jewish Safety and Democracy
We say with one voice: our community’s real concerns about antisemitism should not be used to undermine democratic norms and institutions
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Reform Movement Statement on Importance of Rule of Law and Due Process
We have been deeply pained by the abhorrent harassment of Jewish students, faculty, and allies on college campuses since October 7th. However, we urge that efforts to ensure Jewish safety be pursued in ways that uphold our nation’s core principles of due process and free speech.
What's New
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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.
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Building Bridges, Not Walls: A Passover Message
As we gather around the Seder table this year, let's defy the divisions of our polarized world and model a different way of being together.
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Strength, Stress, and Support: A Portrait of American Jewish Teen Well-Being
How are teens really doing? In the spring of 2024, BeWell, the mental health and wellness initiative of the Jewish Federations of North American (JFNA), in partnership with the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies (The Network), conducted the first national study of American Jewish teenagers to explore how their communal involvement, interpersonal connections, and perceptions of themselves as Jews relate to their overall wellbeing.
This Week's Torah Portion
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Sh'mini
שְׁמִינִי
The Eighth [Day]
On the eighth day Moses called Aaron and his sons, and the elders of Israel. - Leviticus 9:1
Torah
Leviticus 9:1-11:47Haftarah
II Samuel 6:1-7:17When
/ 28 Nisan 5785Next Week's Torah Portion
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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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