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I’m a Rabbi. Starving Gaza is Immoral.

A just war must be fought by just means.

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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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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.

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Sign Up for a REDI Workshop!

The URJ Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) team offers a variety of free workshops which highlights the important year-round work. Register now.

Press Releases

Post-Election Statement – ARZA/Vote Reform – Hatikvah – Mercaz USA

May 5, 2025

The election for the 2025 World Zionist Congress has been a significant success for our 3 slates, representing the majority of liberal Jewry in the U.S.

Reform Leader’s Statement on Right Wing Attack on Reform Congregation in Israel

April 30, 2025

"On Yom Hazikaron, it is shameful that there are those who chose this day to attack fellow Jews gathered in solemn remembrance."

Reform Jewish Leader Mourns Loss of Pope Francis

April 21, 2025

"On behalf of the URJ, I extend our condolences to the Catholic community worldwide on the passing of Pope Francis, a visionary leader who has profoundly impacted our world."

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

May 12, 2025

Our hearts are with the people of Israel and the civilians in Gaza at this difficult time. See our statements, actions, and tools relating to this conflict.

New URJ Survival Tool for Jewish Teens

April 28, 2025

Learn about the URJ's new tool for helping students and parents to get answers about incidents of antisemitism.

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Five Definitions of Antisemitism

April 24, 2025

As antisemitism continues to threaten American democracy, many 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.

This Week's Torah Portion

Emor
אֱמֹר
Speak

The Eternal One said to Moses: "Speak to the priests, the sons of Aaron, and say to them: None shall defile himself for any [dead] person among his kin, . . ."  - Leviticus 21:1

Torah

Leviticus 21:1−24:23

Haftarah

Ezekiel 44:15-31

When

May 17, 2025 / 19 Iyar 5785

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Next Week's Torah Portion

B'har - B'chukotaiOn Mount [Sinai] / My Lawsבְּהַר - בְּחֻקֹּתי

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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

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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