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Every Voice, Every Vote

Learn how you can take action in the Reform Jewish Movement's 2024 campaign to strengthen our democracy by encouraging and protecting voter participation.

Our Hearts are with the People of Israel and the Civilians in Gaza

As we pray for the safe return of all hostages, we reaffirm our call for a negotiated ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian aid to innocent civilians in Gaza. See our resources and actions you can take.

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The URJ 2023 Annual Report

Learn about the URJ's work in 2023 -- a year of reflection, resilience, and celebrating 150 years of Reform Judaism.

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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.

What's New

Israel Peace and Security

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

October 9, 2024

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.

Rabbi David Saperstein

Rabbi David Saperstein’s Words of Wisdom

October 1, 2024

Rabbi David Saperstein still remembers the exact moments before he became the executive of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism.

Congregational Benefits & Services

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Enhance Meeting Effectiveness with Our New Toolkit

August 28, 2024

Whether your next congregational meeting is focused on collaborating, relationship building, or checking in on the progress of strategic initiatives, ensuring that it effectively meets your desired outcomes is critical. To help you in this important work, the Union for Reform Judaism has released our Effective Meeting Toolkit.

Press Releases

Israel

American Jewish Organizations Urge Israeli Government to Prioritize Hostages Release Before High Holidays

September 27, 2024

This morning, the undersigned American Jewish Organizations delivered a letter to Israeli Ambassador Herzog calling for the Israeli government to do everything it can to prioritize the lives of the hostages and sign a deal to secure their release in advance of the upcoming High Holidays.

Israel

Reform Jewish Leaders Mourn Six Hostages Killed by Hamas in Gaza

September 1, 2024

We join with millions around the world, including the tens of thousands of Israelis currently pouring into the streets, who are expressing their grief and anger over the murders of six hostages at the hands of Hamas.

Israel Peace and Security

Statement from the Union for Reform Judaism

Over 1,400 North American Jews Sign Petition Urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to Move Forward with a Negotiated Ceasefire and Hostage Deal

August 20, 2024

Over 1,400 Jews from the United States and Canada signed a petition from the Union for Reform Judaism urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to heed the voices of the hostages' families and negotiate for a new ceasefire and hostage deal during the latest round of negotiations in Qatar.

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This Week's Torah Portion

Yom Kippur
יוֹם כִּיפּוּר

Surely, this Instruction which I enjoin upon you this day is not too baffling for you, nor is it beyond reach. - Deuteronomy 30:11

Torah

Holidays Deuteronomy 29:9–14, 30:11–20 (Morning) and Leviticus 19:1-4, 9-18, 32-37 (Afternoon)

Haftarah

Isaiah 58:1-14; Jonah 1:1-4:11

When

October 12, 2024 / 10 Tishri 5785

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Next Week's Torah Portion

Chol HaMo-eid SukkotShabbat During the Intermediate Days of Sukkotחוֹל הַמֹּעֵד סֻכֹּת

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More Congregational Resources

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Ways Your Congregation Can Act Now for Racial Justice

Here are a few things your congregation can do now to support Black and Brown people both within the Jewish community and beyond, both directly and on a systemic level.

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The URJ-ADL Partnership to Combat Antisemitism and Hate

Amid an alarming rise in antisemitic rhetoric and violence, the URJ has joined with the Anti-Defamation League, the world’s leading anti-hate organization, to create a multi-faceted digital resource that provides congregations and individuals with tools to respond to acts of antisemitism and hate in their communities.

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