Summer Camp is Back!

Registration is now open at the URJ's 15 summer camps. Learn about our plans to reopen safely in 2021 and explore the directory of camps.

Want to work at a Reform Jewish camp this summer? See our listing of open positions and apply now.

The Reform Movement's Racial Justice Campaign

Join the leaders of the Reform Movement as we examine and address our own behaviors, practices, and policies, through the lens of racial equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI) and outwardly to pursue targeted, strategic advocacy that could change laws and policies that impact our society.

The URJ's 2019 Annual Report

From January’s Heller High semester kick-off to December’s URJ Biennial, we invite you to explore the highlights of our collective work in 2019.

RJ on the Go Provides Interactive Experiences for Jewish Families

Join this growing community and explore interactive, meaningful and fun experiences that are easily accessible on the go or at home. 

Press Releases

Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Guilty Verdict in George Floyd, Jr. Murder Trial

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2021 WASHINGTON – In response to the jury’s guilty verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, Jr., Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and senior vice president of the Union for Reform Judaism, issued the following statement on behalf of the Union for Reform Judaism, Central Conference of

What's New

Important Message on Ethical Accountability

April 30, 2021
In recent weeks, there have been several public reports of leaders in our Reform Jewish Movement who have engaged in abuse, misconduct, and sexual assault. The pain endured by the victims is heartbreaking. We hope the reports of these brave victims will empower others who have suffered in silence to come forward so that there can be both accountability and healing. We commit without hesitation that the Union for Reform Judaism (the URJ) will address all reports of misconduct appropriately and transparently, centering the survivors as we move forward.

A Mi Shebeirach for Us and the Earth

April 26, 2021
Today we offer a special Mi Sheberach (a prayer for healing) for ourselves and our planet together. The Jewish morning blessing for our health talks about the human body’s pathways and openings. Like us, the earth’s pathways and openings are vital to its health. Our planet is in need of healing as are we.

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This Week's Torah Portion

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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

/ 19 Iyar 5781

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