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.

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.

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

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

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.

Enhance Meeting Effectiveness with Our New Toolkit

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

This Week's Torah Portion

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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

/ 10 Tishri 5785

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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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The primary URJ contact for congregational leaders is the Knowledge Network team. Call 1.855.URJ.1800. 

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HUC-JIR is the academic, spiritual, and professional leadership development center of Reform Judaism.

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Find career opportunities at the Union for Reform Judaism.

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