Our Hearts are with the People of Israel

Our hearts are with the people of Israel at this difficult time and we pray for the safety and immediate release of all of the hostages. See our resources and actions you can take.

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.

Manage Human Resources Needs with JHR

We are pleased to announce the launch of JHR, a human resources solution specifically designed to help URJ congregations with their most pressing HR needs. Learn more

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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.

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URJ Ethics Accountability: Sharing Our Progress - March 2024

The URJ is deeply committed to living our values – values that were renewed and affirmed in 2022 as part of our strategic direction work. These values guide us as we seek to create a world in which Judaism enables all people to experience peace and wholeness (shalom), justice and equity (tzedek), and belonging and joy (shayachut and simcha).

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Conference of Presidents Members Rebut Statement on Majority Leader Schumer Meeting

March 20, 2024 - We are deeply disturbed by the condemnatory statement issued yesterday by the Conference of Presidents (COP) following a meeting with Majority Leader Schumer. Though the critical COP statement was made in the name of the CEO and President, it claims to speak for COP “membership” when in fact it clearly fails to reflect the diversity of views within the COP. Each of us has slightly

This Week's Torah Portion

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This Week's Torah Portion

Tzav
צַו
Command [Aaron and His Sons]

The Eternal One spoke to Moses, saying: "Command Aaron and his sons thus: This is the ritual of the burnt offering: The burnt offering itself shall remain where it is burned upon the altar all night until morning, while the fire on the altar is kept going on it." - Leviticus 6:1-2

Torah

Leviticus 6:1−8:36

Haftarah

Ezekiel 36:22-36 [historic: Ezekiel 36:16-38]
Shabbat Parah

When

/ 20 Adar II 5784

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The URJ-ADL Partnership to Combat Antisemitism and Hate

Amid an alarming rise in antisemitic rhetoric and violence, the Union for Reform Judaism 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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