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.
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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 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.
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Reform Leader's Letter to Senators Ahead of Gov. Huckabee's Confirmation Hearing
This letter was delivered to all 100 United States senators today from Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner regarding he nomination of Gov. Mike Huckabee as U.S. Ambassador to Israel.
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Statement on Reform Movement Institutions Joining Major Federal Lawsuit Protecting Religious Freedom
The URJ and CCAR have proudly joined more than two dozen national faith denominations and associations as plaintiffs in a major federal lawsuit defending religious freedom.
What's New
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Strength, Stress, and Support: A Portrait of American Jewish Teen Well-Being
ow 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.
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A Lasting Legacy: $1 Million Gift Strengthens the Future of the Scheidt Seminar
This past weekend, at the 25th anniversary celebration of the URJ Scheidt Seminar for Congregational Presidents, we had the incredible privilege of announcing a $1 million gift from the Scheidt family.
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Prepping for Passover: A Resource Roundup for a Satisfying Seder
Passover is soon approaching! Below are some of our favorite Passover resources, selected to help your seder preparations go more smoothly.
This Week's Torah Portion
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Vayikra
וַיִּקְרָא
[God] Called Out
The Eternal One called to Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying: "Speak to the Israelite people and say to them: When any of you presents an offering of cattle to the Eternal: You shall choose your offering from the herd or from the flock." - Leviticus 1:1-2
Torah
Leviticus 1:1−5:26Haftarah
Isaiah 43:21−44:23When
/ 7 Nisan 5785Next Week's Torah Portion
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JHR: Manage Human Resources with Ease and Expertise
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The URJ-ADL Partnership to Combat Antisemitism and Hate
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